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Manama, Bahrain: Beyon announced on the sidelines of Gateway Gulf 2025 that the comprehensive Master Plan for Digital City Bahrain, which will be located at Beyon’s headquarters in Hamala, has been submitted to the Urban Planning and Development Authority (UPDA). The announcement was made in the presence of H.E. Shaikh Abdulla bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Beyon Group, and other officials from both entities.
This step marks a pivotal milestone in the development of the flagship project. It also reflects the company’s vision of establishing a cutting-edge ecosystem for technology, research, and digital enterprise.
The US$1.5 billion Master Plan covers the full scope of Digital City Bahrain’s design, integrating commercial, educational, and R&D spaces with lifestyle components including retail, hotels, healthcare, and residential apartments, all unified by approximately 70,000 m² of landscaped open spaces, integrated mobility solutions, and advanced urban infrastructure.
Faisal Al Jalahma, Chairman of Digital City Development Company, stated, “We are pleased to reach this milestone on a project set to be transformative for Bahrain. Digital City will be a dynamic environment where business and community life can thrive. With a human-centered design enabled by smart technology, the Master Plan embodies Bahrain’s vision for a resilient, inclusive, and future-ready economy.”
Eng. Ahmed Abdulaziz Al-Khayat, CEO of the Urban Planning and Development Authority, affirmed that the Digital City Master Plan represents a strategic milestone aligned with the objectives of Bahrain’s National Urban Development Strategy. He highlighted that the collaboration between the Authority, Beyon, and its partners ensures seamless integration with the national infrastructure framework, supporting sustainable urban growth while creating valuable opportunities for both the community and the business sector.
This milestone marks the commencement of the Authority’s formal review process, paving the way for subsequent phases that include setting detailed design standards and enabling works. The project is poised to play a pivotal role in advancing Bahrain’s transition toward a knowledge-based economy, serving as a national model that combines global expertise with a forward-looking vision for sustainable development.
ABOUT BEYON:
Beyon is a global technology group, dedicated to bringing technology closer to people and businesses with best-in-class connectivity and digital solutions. As a group, Beyon is focused on creating a prosperous digital growth portfolio through its subsidiary companies Batelco, Beyon Money, Beyon Cyber, Beyon Solutions, and Beyon Connect. Beyon also supports a successful group of international investments, subsidiaries and affiliates in several locations including Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Egypt, the Maldives, The Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Diego Garcia, St. Helena, Ascension Island, and the Falkland Islands.
Beyon is a listed entity on the Bahrain Bourse, for more information visit www.beyon.com
ABOUT DIGTAL CITY:
Digital City Bahrain is a flagship smart urban district that brings together digital infrastructure, sustainable design, and a vibrant mixed-use environment to power the nation’s transformation toward Vision 2030. Set in a prime location near the King Fahad Causeway, this innovation precinct is designed to host a dynamic ecosystem of enterprises, government institutions, startups, and universities, complimented by lifestyle uses, all interconnected through world-class connectivity, a human-centered masterplan, and Beyon’s leadership in digital infrastructure. For more information visit www.digitalcity.bh
| Project Value: | ~US$1.5 billion |
| Size: | 37 hectares of mixed-use development |
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