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Welcoming The New Year | December 2021 Newsletter
December 31, 2021
As the year 2021 draws to an end, we took a moment to reflect on some of the key milestones achieved collectively as a FinTech ecosystem with our partners and residents! Continue reading to get a glimpse of this year's key initiatives launched by the #FinTechBay community.
بنك البحرين الوطني يُعلن عن الفائزين في تحدّي الخدمات المصرفية الرقمية ضمن أسبوع البحرين في إكسبو 2020 دبي
November 23, 2021
كشف بنك البحرين الوطني (NBB) النقاب عن الفرق الفائزة بالمركز الأول والثاني والثالث ضمن تحدّي الخدمات المصرفية الرقمية، الذي أٌقيم بالتعاون مع خليج البحرين للتكنولوجيا المالية يوم الأثنين الموافق 22 نوفمبر 2021 خلال أسبوع البحرين الوطني في معرض إكسبو 2020 دبي. وقد تمكنت الفرق الفائزة من تطوير حلول مبتكرة وعملية ليتم استخدامها في التطبيق الجديد للخدمات المصرفية الرقمية التابع للبنك.
Welcoming Fasset as FinTech Partners | October 2021 Newsletter
October 31, 2021
We are pleased to announce our partnership with Fasset, a regulated digital asset gateway bringing easy and frictionless access to the digital asset ecosystem. Fasset was the first company to enter the Central Bank of Bahrain's regulatory sandbox to provide tokenization services.
SC Women In Tech Program Winners Announced | August 2021 Newsletter
August 31, 2021
We are delighted to announce the five winning teams of the 2nd edition of the SC Women in Tech Incubation Program. In addition, we launched the NBB Digital Banking Challenge in strategic partnership with NBB. Several new residents joined our ecosystem, followed by engaging partner updates.
The National Bank of Bahrain in strategic partnership with Bahrain FinTech bay launches the NBB digital banking challenge
August 16, 2021
Manama, Bahrain - The National Bank of Bahrain in strategic partnership with one of the region’s leading FinTech hubs, Bahrain FinTech Bay, launches the Digital Banking Challenge, and is accepting applications.
Highlights From Our Ecosystem | July 2021 eNewsletter
July 31, 2021
This month, we welcomed the three winning teams of the Build for Bahrain Acceleration Program and members of the U.S. Embassy Bahrain at our offices in Bahrain Bay to mark the successful end of the program, which was held in partnership with the U.S. State Department's MEPI. We are also delighted to welcome MEVP and RAED Ventures as part of our vast network of VC partners in an effort to bolster the FinTech ecosystem in the region.
Build for Bahrain Acceleration Program Successfully Concludes
July 4, 2021
July 4, 2021 (Manama, Bahrain) - The Build for Bahrain Acceleration Program, held in partnership with Bahrain FinTech Bay and the U.S. State Department’s MEPI, has successfully concluded with the three winning teams completing the acceleration program and 3-month incubation period at Bahrain FinTech Bay (BFB).
New Opportunities for Bahraini Startups | June 2021 eNewsletter
June 30, 2021
We are happy to announce our new partner network of VCs representing a diverse group of the region’s most active investment firms, focused on helping innovative startups grow. From an educational front, the Georgetown FinTech Program is still open for applications to its third cohort! In addition, the SC Women In Tech Acceleration Program shortlisted the top 10 teams. Continue reading for more details and the latest updates in the ecosystem.
Bahrain FinTech Bay Launches Third Georgetown FinTech Program
June 21, 2021
June 21, 2021 (Manama, Bahrain) – One of MENA’s leading FinTech hubs; Bahrain FinTech Bay, launches the 3rd Georgetown FinTech Program supported by Tamkeen’s Individual Development Platform; accepting applications for its new cohort and creating opportunities for Bahrainis to be leaders to drive the evolution of a fast-changing digital economy.
Highlights From Our Ecosystem | May 2021 eNewsletter
May 30, 2021
We are happy to announce our new partner network of VCs representing a diverse group of the region’s most active investment firms, focused on helping innovative startups grow. From an educational front, the Georgetown FinTech Program is still open for applications to its third cohort! In addition, the SC Women In Tech Acceleration Program shortlisted the top 10 teams. Continue reading for more details and the latest updates in the ecosystem.
FinTech Bay Resident, Dawaleeb, Secures Funding
May 31, 2021
Dawaleeb, a resident at Bahrain FinTech Bay, has secured funding and is set to launch an advanced digital single-market tire platform, presenting unrivaled direct-to-customers packages and dealers' solutions with remarkable value benefits on tire sales in the GCC.
Bahrain FinTech Bay joins efforts with the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) to bolster PropTech in the Kingdom of Bahrain
April 13, 2021
(Manama, Bahrain) - One of MENA’s leading FinTech Hub; Bahrain FinTech Bay joins efforts with the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) to bolster PROPTECH within the Kingdom and make it a pioneer in the MENA region. The joint efforts of the two entities, in line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 and the National Real Estate Plan (2021-2024) will be accelerated to achieve a strong and sustainable real estate sector.
’خليج البحرين للتكنولوجيا المالية‘ يتعاون مع ’مؤسسة التنظيم العقاري‘ لدعم التكنولوجيا العقارية في مملكة البحرين
April 13, 2021
المنامة، مملكة البحرين - ** أبريل 2021: أعلن خليج البحرين للتكنولوجيا المالية، المركز الرئيسي للتكنولوجيا المالية لأكبر في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا، عن تعاونه مع مؤسسة التنظيم العقاري بهدف تعزيز التكنولوجيا العقارية داخل المملكة والمساهمة في جعل القطاع العقاري رائدًا على مستوى منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا. وأكد خليج البحرين للتكنولوجيا المالية تكثيف الجهود المشتركة بين الجانبين لتحقيق قطاع عقاري مستدام، وذلك تماشيًا مع رؤية مملكة البحرين الإقتصادية 2030 والخطّة الوطنية للقطاع العقاري 2021-2024.
’خليج البحرين للتكنولوجيا المالية‘ يعلن عن شراكة استراتيجية مع ’R3‘ الرائدة في تزويد المؤسسات بتقنية ’بلوك تشين‘ بهدف دعم الجيل القادم من المبتكرين
April 6, 2021
المنامة، مملكة البحرين - ** أبريل 2021: أعلن خليج البحرين للتكنولوجيا المالية، المركز الرئيسي للتكنولوجيا المالية الأكبر في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا، وشركة R3، المزود الرائد لبرامج سلسلة الكتل (بلوك تشين) للمؤسسات، عن إقامة شراكة استراتيجية بينهما مؤخّرًا، وذلك بهدف خلق الفرص للشركات الناشئة والمؤسسات.
BFB announces strategic partnership with R3; to support the next generation of innovators
April 6, 2021
(Manama, Bahrain) - MENA’s largest FinTech hub; Bahrain FinTech Bay and R3; a leading enterprise blockchain software provider announced their strategic partnership earlier this month to create opportunities for startups and enterprises. The strategic partnership will provide key resources and tools for blockchain based startups and enterprises within MENA to test, validate and implement their products with end-users and accelerate their expansion within the ecosystem.
Driving Innovation In The Region For The Third Year | February 2021 eNewsletter
Feb 29, 2021
Celebrating our Three-year Anniversary - Over the years, we have built a holistic proposition for the Kingdom's ecosystem and have established a one-stop-shop for FinTech. Collaboration and partnership with government and industry have enabled us to collectively deliver on a unified vision to ensure Bahrain is on the global map for FinTech and create a competitive and conducive environment for entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators to thrive.
Jan 12, 2021
Bahrain FinTech Bay (BFB) and the FinTech Association of Israel -FinTech Aviv (FTA) have signed an agreement to cooperate and collaborate on matters of mutual interest relating to the development of the fintech industry in the region.
The agreement follows the signing of the Abraham Accords Peace agreement between Bahrain and Israel in September 2020.
2020 Year In Review
Innovate For Bahrain
December 31, 2020
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, “Innovate for Bahrain” was established - An initiative to locally drive solution sourcing in key areas such as business continuity, community, and healthcare. In collaboration with our founding partners, these programs invited innovative entrepreneurs and startups across the Kingdom to ideate and launch their digital solutions that support the nation’s response and recovery during these times.

Bahrain FinTech Bay Announces Partnership with the US State Department’s Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) to Launch the ‘Build for Bahrain’ Acceleration Program
October 26, 2020
Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain; 25th Oct 2020 – Bahrain FinTech Bay (BFB) today announced its partnership with the US State Department’s Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI), a program focused on emerging opportunities for citizens and organizations, to launch a virtual acceleration program called ‘Build for Bahrain’.