SIO Signs with Beyon Connect to Adopt eKey 2.0

Beyon Connect and the Social Insurance Organisation, (SIO)  have signed a partnership that will facilitate the SIO’s adoption of eKey 2.0, the new national authentication and eKYC system.

Through the agreement, the SIO will integrate eKey 2.0, supported by Beyon Connect’s advanced authentication technology, into its digital services platform, aiming to make accessing SIO’s eServices easier, faster, and more secure for users, while aligning with Bahrain’s broader push toward digital transformation. The advanced biometric security embedded in eKey 2.0 eliminates the need for passwords, strengthens data protection and fraud prevention, ensuring that citizens can look forward to a more streamlined and enhanced experience when accessing SIO’s eServices.

The agreement was signed by Beyon Connect CEO Christopher Hild and SIO CEO Sahar Rashid Al Mannai, in the presence of Beyon Digital CEO Shaikh Mohamed bin Khalifa Al Khalfa, and members of the Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) team including Deputy CE of Operations and Governance Dr. Khaled Al Mutawa. The signing took place at the SIO premises on Monday, 17 March. 

Speaking following the signing, Beyon Connect CEO Christopher Hild said, “We are proud to be working with the SIO who join the early adopters of eKey 2.0. By implementing eKey 2.0, the SIO showcases the transformative power of seamless authentication. Their participation as an early adopter helps to accelerate the adoption of eKey 2.0 across all industries in the Kingdom, boosting Bahrain’s reputation for progressive digital services.”

Sahar Rashid Al Mannai, CEO of SIO commented on the signing saying, “We are delighted to sign with Beyon Connect and look forward to implementing eKey 2.0 into our online services platform. In our role of providing crucial services for citizens, data privacy and security are given high priority, and the trusted authentication technology provided by Beyon  Connect ensures that citizens benefit from reliable, secure transactions and an enhanced customer experience.”

As eKey 2.0 becomes more widely integrated across the country, it will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of digital services, reinforcing Bahrain’s position as a leader in technological innovation and secure digital transactions in the region.