The Financial Academy has been crowned with first place in the “Best Purposeful Digital Game” category at the seventh edition of the GCC Digital Government Award for 2026 — a new achievement that reflects the Academy’s commitment to innovating advanced interactive solutions and experiences aimed at enriching financial knowledge and creating a lasting impact on members of society.

The recognition was presented during a ceremony held on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at the Public Security Officers Club in the Bahraini capital, Manama, under the patronage and presence of General H.E. Sheikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Ministerial Committee for Information and Communication Technology (MCICT) of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and in the presence of H.E. Eng. Ahmed Al-Suwayan, Governor of the Digital Government Authority (DGA) and Chairman of the Government Digital Transformation Committee in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia — coinciding with the 10th meeting of the Ministerial Committee for Digital Government in the GCC States.

This win affirms the Financial Academy’s digital leadership in delivering outstanding and creative practices that contribute to raising the level of financial awareness and align with the objectives of digital transformation and sustainable development in the Kingdom and across the Gulf region. The award was granted based on precise evaluation criteria adopted by a specialized judging panel, focusing on: intellectual and educational value, innovation and technical creativity, design quality and user experience, and social and cognitive impact.

The award-winning digital game offers an interactive digital learning experience that simulates the growth journey of a business — from a small grocery store to a chain of supermarkets — enabling participants to analyze financial statements, assess financial positions, and make investment decisions. This contributes to enhancing financial awareness and transforming accounting concepts into practical skills through an innovative approach that bridges learning and application.

The GCC Digital Government Award is a regional competitive event in which government entities across GCC member states participate by submitting their best practices and experiences in delivering digital services and initiatives in accordance with international standards. It aims to foster a culture of excellence and innovation, create a positive competitive environment that facilitates the exchange of expertise, improve quality of life, and support global competitiveness in building an integrated digital economy and society across the region.

It is worth noting that the Financial Academy is an entity with an independent legal and administrative standing, organizationally linked to the Chairman of the Capital Market Authority (CMA). Its mission is to qualify, develop, and advance human capital in the financial sector by enhancing the knowledge, capabilities, skills, and culture of its professionals — including executive leadership and board members of financial sector institutions — and by contributing to the development of best professional practices. The Academy serves all entities within the financial sector, including banking, finance, insurance, and the capital market.