Loay Alalawi is a professional with a background in digital banking, payments, and financial services. He holds a BSc in Cyber Security from Northumbria University and an MBA from Newcastle University. Over the years, Loay has concentrated on key technology initiatives designed to streamline operational efficiency within financial institutions. His work spans the development of digital banking services, payments infrastructure, and FinTech partnerships, helping to advance product offerings and improve capabilities. At the National Bank of Bahrain, he initially worked on technology-driven solutions before transitioning into strategy.