General Policy for the Use of Artificial Intelligence: requirements, deadlines and compliance actions
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In brief
General Policy for the Use of Artificial Intelligence is a non-binding policy of Bahrain, issued by the Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA). It was adopted on 27 July 2025. Scope is as set out in the official text linked below.
- Jurisdiction
- Bahrain
- Instrument type
- Policy
- Status
- Adopted
- Legal force
- Non-binding (guidance, strategy or standard)
- Issuing body
- Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA)
- Adopted
- 27 July 2025
- Official source
- General Policy for the Use of Artificial Intelligence
- Verification
- Verified against the official source 26 Sep 2026
What is General Policy for the Use of Artificial Intelligence?
A binding policy for Bahraini government entities structured around four pillars: compliance with AI-related laws and policies (including the Personal Data Protection Law and the GCC AI ethics guide), use and adoption of AI technologies, awareness and education, and local and international cooperation. It defines roles and responsibilities for entities and assigns oversight to iGA. Alongside the policy, Bahrain adopted the GCC Guiding Manual on the Ethics of AI Use.
Status note: Document is dated 20 May 2025 (v1.0) while the iGA announcement is dated 27 July 2025; the announcement date is used. A separate standalone AI regulation bill (38 articles) was approved by the Shura Council in April 2024 and returned by the government for reconsideration, but no official Shura/parliament page could be verified, so it is omitted. A national AI strategy is reported to be in development (iGA) but no official document was found.
Who does it apply to?
Scope is as set out in the official text linked below. Issued by Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA). Oversight: iGA under the Ministerial Committee for Information Technology and Communication (MCICT). Stated purpose: Ensure safe, ethical and lawful use of AI by government entities in line with Vision 2030.
When do the requirements apply?
2025-05-20: Policy version 1.0 first release date (per document); 2025-07-27: iGA publicly launches the National Policy for the Use of AI and adopts the GCC AI ethics manual
Only the announcement or adoption date is recorded from the source; in-force and application dates are to be confirmed by a reviewer.
Official sources
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General Policy for the Use of Artificial Intelligence
Information & eGovernment Authority, Kingdom of Bahrain · 27 Jul 2025 · Tier 1 source
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iGA publicly launches the National Policy for the Use of AI and adopts the GCC AI ethics manual
Information & eGovernment Authority, Kingdom of Bahrain · 27 Jul 2025 · Tier 1 source
Cite this record
AIPolicyTracker (2026). “General Policy for the Use of Artificial Intelligence” [AIPT-POL-0024, record version 1, verified 26 September 2026 by Bhaskar Bhatt]. https://aipolicytracker.org/id/AIPT-POL-0024 (accessed 27 October 2026). Data licensed CC BY 4.0.
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Cite the official text alongside it: General Policy for the Use of Artificial Intelligence, Information & eGovernment Authority, Kingdom of Bahrain, https://www.iga.gov.bh/Media/Publications/National%20Digital%20Policies/General%20Policy%20for%20the%20Use%20of%20AI%20-%20%20Final%2030%20Jul%202025.pdf.
BibTeX
@misc{aipolicytracker2026_generalpolicyfortheuseof,
author = {{AIPolicyTracker}},
title = {{General Policy for the Use of Artificial Intelligence}},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://aipolicytracker.org/policies/bahrain-general-policy-for-the-use-of-artificial-intelligence}},
url = {https://aipolicytracker.org/policies/bahrain-general-policy-for-the-use-of-artificial-intelligence},
urldate = {2026-10-27},
note = {Data licensed CC BY 4.0. Accessed 27 October 2026}
}
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- — iGA publicly launches the National Policy for the Use of AI and adopts the GCC AI ethics manual
- — Policy version 1.0 first release date (per document)
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Record history
No change to this record's tracked fields has been recorded since 15 October 2026, when field-level history began.
Record version 1: Imported from the source-backed legacy dataset (database/data/ai_policies.json); fields limited to what the official source page states. Reviewer to enrich scope, dates and obligations. Every earlier wording is in the GitHub repository.
Frequently asked questions
Is General Policy for the Use of Artificial Intelligence in force?
Not yet. General Policy for the Use of Artificial Intelligence has been adopted (27 July 2025).
Is General Policy for the Use of Artificial Intelligence legally binding?
No. General Policy for the Use of Artificial Intelligence is a policy; it sets expectations rather than legal requirements, unless another instrument gives it force.
Who does General Policy for the Use of Artificial Intelligence apply to?
Scope is as set out in the official text linked below. Issued by Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA). Oversight: iGA under the Ministerial Committee for Information Technology and Communication (MCICT). Stated purpose: Ensure safe, ethical and lawful use of AI by government entities in line with Vision 2030.
When does General Policy for the Use of Artificial Intelligence apply?
2025-05-20: Policy version 1.0 first release date (per document); 2025-07-27: iGA publicly launches the National Policy for the Use of AI and adopts the GCC AI ethics manual
Where is the official text of General Policy for the Use of Artificial Intelligence?
The official text is published by Information & eGovernment Authority, Kingdom of Bahrain at https://www.iga.gov.bh/Media/Publications/National%20Digital%20Policies/General%20Policy%20for%20the%20Use%20of%20AI%20-%20%20Final%2030%20Jul%202025.pdf (General Policy for the Use of Artificial Intelligence). This record links to it and is checked against it.
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