The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has reinforced its leadership in the Kingdom’s financial transformation by becoming the first Diamond Sponsor of Fintech Forward 2025 (FF25), underscoring its commitment to advancing innovation in the sector. The event will be held on October 8–9 at Exhibition World Bahrain, marking the third consecutive year of NBB’s sponsorship.
Organized by Economist Impact and hosted by the Bahrain Economic Development Board, with the Central Bank of Bahrain and Bahrain Fintech Bay as supporting partners, FF25 will convene global fintech leaders under the theme: “The era of integration: the maturing age of fintech.” The focus signals a shift from disruption to sustainable maturity in the fintech landscape.
Commitment to digital leadership
Group CEO Usman Ahmed said: “As a Diamond Sponsor of Fintech Forward 2025, we are proud to reaffirm our commitment, for a third consecutive year, to driving innovation in Bahrain’s financial sector. This event plays a vital role in shaping the future of fintech in the region by bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers to unlock new opportunities.”
NBB has been enhancing its digital platforms, upgrading mobile and online banking services, and investing in AI and machine learning to elevate customer experience. These efforts reflect its focus on innovation, customer-centricity, and operational excellence.
Driving sector-wide transformation
The event will gather fintech experts, regulators, and traditional banks to discuss embedded infrastructure, advanced technologies, trust, regulation, and integration. Collaboration across regulators, sovereign investors, and financial institutions will be a central theme, positioning Bahrain as a hub for fintech maturity and integration.
By stepping up to Diamond Sponsorship, NBB demonstrates its intent not only to participate in but also to help shape Bahrain’s integrated fintech ecosystem in alignment with the Kingdom’s long-term digital transformation goals.
