Beyon Solutions, iGA sign agreement to launch Bahrain’s first Sovereign HyperCloud
Manama, Nov. 2 (BNA): Beyon Solutions, part of the Beyon Group, has signed a strategic partnership with the Information and eGovernment Authority (iGA) during the Gateway Gulf 2025 Forum.
The signing took place in the presence of Shaikh Abdulla bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Beyon Group, and senior executives from both entities. This partnership will lead to the launch of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s first AI-ready Sovereign HyperCloud, powered by Oracle Alloy, marking a major milestone in Bahrain’s digital transformation and data sovereignty efforts.
Developed by Beyon Solutions in collaboration with Oracle and with the strategic support of the Bahrain Economic Development Board, the Sovereign HyperCloud is a secure, AI-ready, locally operated cloud platform and the only cloud hosted entirely within Bahrain. Powered by Oracle Alloy, a comprehensive cloud infrastructure platform, it combines global innovation with local governance, enabling government entities and enterprises to innovate confidently while maintaining full control of their data within national borders.
Under the agreement, the iGA will act as the primary client, leading cloud adoption across Bahrain’s government entities by enabling data-driven governance, intelligent citizen services, and efficient public sector operations. The initiative will also allow government entities to leverage the Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications capabilities provided through the Sovereign HyperCloud to enhance efficiency and productivity in delivering services to citizens.
Mohamed Ali Al Qaed, Chief Executive of the iGA, affirmed that the launch of the Sovereign HyperCloud aligns with Bahrain’s national aspirations and reflects the Authority’s commitment to the directives of the Ministerial Committee for Information and Communication Technology, chaired by General Shaikh Rashed bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, the Minister of Interior. Al Qaed highlighted that the partnership with Beyon Solutions and Oracle supports Bahrain’s goals of strengthening data sovereignty, enhancing national digital security and efficiency, and improving the quality of digital government services. He added that the Sovereign HyperCloud will enable government entities to utilise AI, automation, and analytics with full confidence that data is protected and managed entirely within Bahrain demonstrating the Authority’s commitment to innovation, resilience, and digital excellence.
Shaikh Mohamed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, CEO of Digital Growth at Beyon, said: "The Sovereign HyperCloud project marks a pivotal step in advancing Bahrain’s digital future. This initiative reflects our shared vision to drive sustainable digital growth through trusted innovation, empowering government and enterprises alike to harness the full potential of AI and data within a secure national framework. We are proud to partner with the iGA and Oracle in supporting Bahrain’s leadership in intelligent sovereign cloud technologies".
Nicholas Toon, CEO of Beyon Solutions, stated: "The Sovereign HyperCloud represents a major shift in Bahrain’s digital landscape. Through our partnership with the iGA and collaboration with Oracle, we are enabling the Kingdom to benefit from advanced cloud and AI capabilities within an integrated sovereign framework. The platform will offer access to more than 200 advanced services spanning AI, analytics, infrastructure, Oracle Fusion Applications and cybersecurity all operated locally to ensure data governance and national digital sovereignty".
The launch of Bahrain’s Sovereign HyperCloud aligns with Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030 by supporting the Kingdom’s goals of enhancing digital resilience, expanding AI adoption, and strengthening cybersecurity. The initiative represents a key step in Bahrain’s digital development and reinforces its position as a regional leader in sovereign cloud innovation and as a trusted hub for secure, intelligent, and future-ready digital infrastructure and services.
Simon AlKhaled, Vice President – Business Applications, Public Sector – Gulf, Oracle, said: "The launch of Bahrain’s first Sovereign HyperCloud is a major milestone in the Kingdom’s digital and AI transformation journey. By introducing Oracle Alloy in Bahrain, in collaboration with Beyon Solutions and the iGA, we are enabling the nation to integrate global cloud innovation with full national control over data, governance, and AI capabilities a strong foundation for Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030 and leadership in digital sovereignty".
Oracle Alloy, a component of Oracle’s distributed cloud, enables service providers, integrators, independent software vendors, and other organisations to leverage new opportunities in business and cloud-based growth. It functions as a complete cloud region, supported and continuously updated by Oracle with new features as they become available in other public cloud regions worldwide.
