Bahrain established a National Policy for the Use of Artificial Intelligence in July 2025, mandating responsible, secure, and human-centric AI deployment across all government entities. The policy adopts the GCC Guiding Manual on AI Ethics and creates a framework for AI implementation across the public sector with oversight from the Information and eGovernment Authority (iGA).
Who it affects: All government entities in Bahrain deploying AI systems; public servants working with AI tools.
What is notably missing: The policy mandates responsible AI deployment but does not specify mandatory minimum training standards for civil servants, nor an enforcement mechanism specifically for AI literacy. The iGA oversight function covers AI deployment rather than training compliance.