Manama, Jan. 26 -- The Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) announced the launch of its eWallet, a new online payment method for government eServices. The eWallet is being made available in cooperation with The BENEFIT Company, which runs the Credit Reference Bureau network and provides the electronic funds transfer system between banks, and CrediMax, a pioneer in credit card and payment gateways.

The announcement was made during a meeting between iGA Chief Executive Mohammed Ali AlQaed, BENEFIT CEO Abdulwahid Janahi, and CrediMax Chief Executive Yousif Ali Mirza at iGA's headquarters in Muharraq, which was also attended by iGA Deputy Chief Executive of Electronic Transformation, Dr. Zakareya Ahmed AlKhajah and other executives from...