Manama — October 21, 2025: Arab Financial Services (AFS), a leading digital payments innovator in the Middle East and Africa, has announced a strategic partnership with Reboot Coding Institute (Reboot01), Bahrain’s first Ministry of Labor–approved tech institute and talent accelerator. The alliance aims to empower the Kingdom’s future tech workforce and strengthen its position as a regional innovation hub.
The collaboration is designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry practice, creating a robust talent pipeline that connects educational excellence with real-world experience in the fast-evolving FinTech sector.
Through this partnership, Reboot01 students will gain access to hands-on programs, structured internships, and direct recruitment pathways with AFS. The initiative will also include hackathons, tech talks, industry seminars, and career fairs, offering participants mentorship, networking, and exposure to real-world projects that enhance career readiness.
Samer Soliman, CEO of AFS, emphasized the company’s commitment to investing in the region’s tech future:
“This alliance with Reboot01 is a proactive step toward cultivating a highly skilled, diverse, and future-ready talent pool in Bahrain. By empowering young Bahrainis with practical digital skills, we’re helping drive the Kingdom’s digital economy and strengthening its role as a center of innovation.”
Yanal Jallad, Managing Director of Reboot01, highlighted the shared vision for capacity-building and inclusivity:
“Our goal is to graduate over 350 skilled developers each year. Partnering with AFS gives our students access to industry expertise and tangible career opportunities in FinTech, reinforcing Bahrain’s commitment to developing world-class tech professionals.”
Reboot01’s project-based curriculum focuses on in-demand disciplines such as machine learning, blockchain, mobile app development, cybersecurity, and game design. The institute’s graduates have already secured positions at top local and international tech firms, contributing to the country’s expanding digital economy.
The program also stands out for its inclusive approach — requiring no prior coding experience or university degree, and targeting 50% female participation in all cohorts.
This strategic alliance underscores Bahrain’s broader ambition to foster a digital-first economy through partnerships that link education, innovation, and employment, preparing a new generation of talent to lead the region’s technology and financial sectors.
