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NBB Innovation Programme

Future of AI Integration

Accelerate Your Startup Journey with

Tariq Mattar

Tariq Mattar

Director, Business Development at Bahrain FinTech Bay

Tariq Mattar Joins BFB following on from a 13+ year career in consulting, working with government, banking, and insurance clients across MENA and Europe, focusing on digital strategies and large-scale transformation programs.


Tariq started his career at BNP Paribas and worked for EY’s Financial Services Organization in London, playing an active role in the Fintech and start-up scene. More recently, he has been working across MENA on large-scale transformation programs.


Tariq is a Bitcoin Maxi, passionate about Fintech, its growth potential in the region, and playing an active role in helping cultivate an attractive investment environment along with mentoring and developing future talent in the sector.

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