Arab Financial Services (AFS) recently met with a Belgian economic delegation in Bahrain to discuss potential fintech and financial service partnerships, emphasizing Bahrain’s role as a key hub in the payments ecosystem.
Bahrain’s iGA met with Saudi Arabia’s Digital Government Authority during the GCC eGovernment Ministerial Committee meeting, discussing collaborative digital transformation initiatives.
Bahrain’s Crown Prince has issued Edict (102) of 2023, which approves the Sixth National Telecommunications Plan. The plan, set for a three-year term, aims to advance the Kingdom’s telecommunications framework, ensuring progressive development in line with modern technologies and services.
Resecurity, a global cybersecurity leader, has expanded its reach by opening a new office in Manama, Bahrain, with the support of the Bahrain Economic Development Board. This strategic move aims to serve the GCC market more effectively and includes the launch of a technology hub to train graduates in cybersecurity. Bahrain’s advanced digital policies and infrastructure offer an ideal environment for Resecurity’s growth and commitment to providing cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions.
Bahrain’s Transportation and Telecommunications Minister Mohammed Al Kaabi met with ITU’s BDT Director Dr. Cosmas Zavazava during the RDF-ARB 2023, highlighting the country’s efforts to bolster telecom sector development through international cooperation.
Bahrain Islamic Bank (BisB) has partnered with telecom services group STC to implement initiatives supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Bahrain. BisB offers digital banking services and aims to provide innovative solutions for SMEs and corporate customers through this collaboration. STC Bahrain’s Chief Business Officer expressed their commitment to empowering SMEs and contributing to Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030.
Saudi Arabia and Bahrain discussed enhancing collaboration in developing methodologies for vital indicators during the 9th International Conference for Statistical Data and Metadata Exchange. Top officials from both nations met to strengthen economic growth and bilateral ties. The event, organized by Bahrain, gathered international data experts to share insights and updates. Discussions centered on strategies to bolster sector collaboration. Co-organized with support from ESCWA and Banca d’Italia, the conference aimed to empower data communities through SDMX tools and technologies. It marked the first in-person gathering since 2019.
