Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
StartUp Bahrain hosted its latest Pitch series with Tamkeen and partners, awarding Wajba first place and Jaras second. The event showcased innovative Bahraini startups across e-commerce, education, food tech, and fitness, supporting Tamkeen’s 2025 priorities of enterprise growth, digitization, and private sector competitiveness.
Ten female-led startups across multiple sectors have been selected for Standard Chartered and Bahrain FinTech Bay’s Futuremakers Women in Tech Bahrain programme. The eight-week acceleration initiative supports entrepreneurial growth through mentorship, workshops, and networking, culminating in Demo Day with financial awards.
StartUp Bahrain Pitch recently spotlighted the kingdom’s top entrepreneurial talent, showcasing startups like DOO and Cardue. DOO, led by Ali Mohsin, took first place with its AI-powered customer experience platform. The event, supported by key industry stakeholders, highlighted Bahrain’s innovation-driven startup ecosystem and potential for future growth.
StartUp Bahrain has partnered with General Assembly Bahrain to support the growth of the Kingdom’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. This collaboration will provide access to cutting-edge tech education programs, empowering Bahraini founders with essential digital skills. The partnership aims to bridge the digital skills gap and foster innovation in Bahrain.
Bahrain’s startup ecosystem has generated USD 1.2 billion from July 2021 to December 2023, with fintech leading the way. Key players like Tamkeen, Bahrain FinTech Bay, and Central Bank of Bahrain support this growth. Tech startups such as Calo and Unipal continue to attract investment, signaling strong growth for 2025.