As part of ongoing government efforts to improve and digitize public services, The Ministry of Industry and Commerce has enhanced services for extending construction and operation deadlines for industrial plots
The upgraded service allows industrial plot lessees to request extensions for contractual deadlines, including obtaining building permits, starting construction, and commencing factory operations.
Processing time has been reduced from 18 to 13 working days by streamlining internal review procedures, automating processes, and reducing required approvals. The Ministry also simplified the application process to four steps, reduced required documents, and improved the user interface to enhance investors’ experience.
The Ministry confirmed that the development reflects its commitment to digital transformation, efficiency, transparency, and reducing time and effort for beneficiaries. Applications can be submitted through the Industrial Areas Services System online.
Eman Ahmed Al Doseri, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, affirmed that the development of the service reflects the Ministry’s adoption of innovative digital solutions aimed at increasing efficiency, optimizing resource utilization, and enhancing transparency.
Al Doseri added that the launch of the upgraded service underscores the Ministry’s commitment to improving its services in ways that reduce time and effort for beneficiaries and strengthen the overall effectiveness of its operational system.
The Ministry clarified that applications for the service can be submitted through the Industrial Areas Services System via the following link:
https://service.moic.gov.bh/iad
Additionally, more than 1,300 government services have been documented and published, with 800 services reengineered across various sectors to improve efficiency and service quality in support of the government’s digital transformation efforts.