October 30, 2020

This month, we were proud to launch the Build for Bahrain Acceleration Program, in partnership with the US State Department’s Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI), which is a first-of-its-kind program in Bahrain that aims to drive innovation to help shape and future-proof Bahrain’s vision in becoming a digital economy. We also hosted an insightful webinar on private investment and technology alongside Arcapita, our Venture Acceleration Platform partner Delio and NBK Capital.

Carry on reading to explore the latest updates on our ongoing initiatives and the latest news from our partners and residents.

September 30, 2020

From the launch of the Bahrain FinTech Gender Balance Report 2020, in partnership with the Supreme Council for Women, to the successful completion of the SC Women in Tech Incubation Program and the BENEFIT FinTech Award: FinTech for Open Banking, September was an eventful month driving growth in the FinTech ecosystem.

Carry on reading to explore the latest updates on our ongoing initiatives and the latest news from our partners and residents.

September 01, 2020

Manama, Bahrain, 01 September 2020: Bahrain Islamic Bank (BisB) announced its collaboration with Bahrain FinTech Bay (BFB) to launch an exclusive program entitled “Digital Marketing – Tech Minds of Tomorrow”, providing local talent and startups with the opportunity to develop a unique future-forward digital marketing tech program for the Bank’s Marketing division, which comes in line with the Bank’s commitment to continuous innovation.

September 01, 2020

المنامة، البحرين، 01 سبتمبر 2020: أعلن بنك البحرين الإسلامي (BisB) عن تعاونه مع خليج البحرين للتكنولوجيا المالية، لإطلاق البرنامج الحصري بعنوان: "التسويق الرقمي – عقول الغد التكنولوجية"، والذي يمنح الفرصة لكل من المواهب المحلية، والشركات الناشئة لتطوير برنامج تسويقي رقمي متقدم وفريد من نوعه لقسم التسويق بالبنك، وذلك تماشيًا مع التزامه المستمر بالابتكار. 

August 31, 2020

Our monthly look at some of the FinTech ecosystem’s cutting-edge solutions. We are excited to share with you important updates on our ongoing initiatives and the latest news from our partners and residents.

August 18, 2020

Bahrain FinTech Bay Announces the Appointment of Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Advisory Board

July 29, 2020

July was an eventful month in the FinTech Bay ecosystem. We were pleased to host the SC Women In Tech virtual challenge and virtual pitch, in collaboration with Standard Chartered Bahrain and the Supreme Council for Women, from which 11 teams were selected to proceed with the 8-week incubation program. We were also delighted to welcome our new resident, eTaxChain, the first-of-its-kind blockchain / software as a service solution in the tax sector in the MENA region.

July 13, 2020

An angel network that is among the first to penetrate the $5 trillion Halal consumer market has teamed up with UK fintech Delio to digitise the Halal investment market for angel investors across the globe.

June 30, 2020

The month of June marked the beginning of exciting initiatives and programs aimed at fostering the future of FinTech. We launched the #SCWomenInTech Incubation Program and Virtual Challenge, in partnership with Standard Chartered and the Supreme Council for Women. We are also excited to announce the opening of applications for the third cohort of the Georgetown FinTech Program, an online program that will be taking place for 12 weeks from September 12th to December 6th, 2020.

Carry on reading to explore the latest news and initiatives in our #FinTechBay ecosystem.

June 03, 2020

إنطلاقاً من التزامها بتطوير الخدمات المالية نحو آفاق جديدة، عقدت مجموعة بنك ABC وشركتاه التابعتان بنك "إلى" وشركة الخدمات المالية العربية شراكة مع خليج البحرين للتكنولوجيا المالية لتسريع نمو وتطوير منظومة التقنية المالية في البحرين والمنطقة.

June 03, 2020

Bahrain FinTech Bay is pleased to announce its founding partnership with Bank ABC Group. Reflecting on its commitment to drive financial services to the next frontier, Bank ABC and its subsidiaries, ila Bank and AFS, partner with Bahrain FinTech Bay to accelerate the growth of the FinTech ecosystem in Bahrain and the Region.

June 01, 2020

Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain; 1 June 2020 – Standard Chartered Bank (Bahrain) announced today the launch of “Women in Tech” program in partnership with the Supreme Council for Women and Bahrain FinTech Bay that aims at supporting women-led start-ups and entrepreneurs in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

May 31, 2020

From insightful webinars on Emerging technologies post Covid-19 and the rise of Artificial intelligence, to the launch of the exciting FinTech Education program, Betablocks! May has been all about of self development and growth in the FinTech space!

Continue reading to explore the latest news, insights, and initiatives in our #FinTechBay ecosystem.

May 19, 2020

Bahrain FinTech Bay (“BFB”) has partnered with Nucoro, the London based fintech platform focused on delivering innovative investment and savings solutions, in their Venture Acceleration Platform with the goal of exploring opportunities and expanding their operations in the MENA region.

April 30, 2020

April was a month of transformation in the #FinTechBay community, with the focus on the adoption of digital solutions and contactless systems for business operations. We launched our FinTalks webinar series that features trending topics and prominent speakers from the global #FinTechBay ecosystem.

April 30, 2020

We are pleased to announce Cynopsis Solutions has partnered with Bahrain FinTech Bay in their Venture Acceleration Platform with the goal of exploring opportunities and expanding our footprint in the MENA region.

March 25, 2020

We hope you are safe and well. 

COVID-19 is creating uncertainty, and we at Bahrain FinTech Bay can assure our partners, FinTechs, residents, and community that we will continue to support in every way we can.A s of the 22nd of March, we have moved to remote working to do what we can to reduce the impact of COVID-19.

March 14, 2020

MANAMA: Bahrain FinTech Bay launches its first FinTech Accelerator Program and announces its partners.

Applications opened January 2020 for the program and is set to kick off on May 1st, 2020.

The program, which is hosted by Bahrain FinTech Bay, invites FinTech startups to apply from across the world who have a minimum viable product and are seeking to expand in the Middle East.

March 11, 2020

We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Bahrain Islamic Bank - BisB for the FinTech Acceleration Program.
 

January 09, 2020

We are delighted to announce our partnership with BBK ( Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait ) for the FinTech Acceleration Program!

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FinTech startups are invited to join the FinTech Acceleration Program!

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March 08, 2020

The program invites regional and international early-stage FinTech startups that are seeking to expand in Bahrain and the Middle East. Startups will gain the opportunity to scale their business by accessing best in class mentorship support from industry experts, angel investors and VC’s, and commercial and regulatory advice. Startups will join an exclusive alumni group and will receive partial financial support on flights and accommodation costs, all with a 0% equity commitment.

March 07, 2020

We are thrilled to announce the collaboration between Bahrain FinTech Bay and the Supreme Council for Women to actively support the sustainability of equal market opportunities in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

February 26, 2020

February has been another exciting month for us at Bahrain FinTech Bay! - Khaled Dannish, CEO of Bahrain FinTech Bay

February 24, 2020

Manama, Bahrain, [February, 2020] - The BENEFIT FinTech Award Hackathon hosted by Bahrain FinTech Bay received more than 100 registrants for its event under the theme of ‘Open Banking’. The event is in strategic partnership with the BENEFIT company, and the Global Shapers Manama. 

February 16, 2020

We are excited to announce the launch of the MENA Financial Inclusion Report 2020.

The report provides valuable insight on the current state of financial inclusion in various countries across the MENA region; and highlights the necessary steps that need to be adopted to promote further inclusivity.

February 09, 2020

February 10th, 2020 (Manama, Bahrain) Trust International Insurance and Reinsurance Company B.S.C. (Trust Re), the largest reinsurer in the Middle East has become an international partner of Bahrain FinTech Bay, the leading FinTech Hub in the region. 

February 09, 2020

وقعت شركة ترست العالمية للتأمين وإعادة التأمين – ترست ري Trust Re، الشركة الرائدة في إعادة التأمين في الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا، إتفاقية شراكة مع خليج البحرين للتكنولوجيا المالية Bahrain FinTech Bay أصبحت من خلالها شريكا عالميا مع خليج البحرين، صاحبة الريادة في التكنولوجيا المالية في المنطقة.

January 30, 2020

2020 gets off to a great start at #FinTechBay — as January marked the beginning of new initiatives and programs, and the successful conclusion of others.

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Carry on reading to get a glimpse of our new partnerships, upcoming events and exciting updates.

January 28, 2020

FinTech Consortium announces the launch of Jordan FinTech Bay

Innovation is on its way to Jordan!
FinTech Consortium announces the launch of our third sister hub in the heart of Amman, Jordan FinTech Bay.

Learn more:
www.jordanfintechbay.com

January 27, 2020

Manama, Bahrain, [28 January, 2020] - After establishing itself as one of the region’s leading FinTech platforms and one that is widely acknowledged globally within two years, Bahrain FinTech Bay (BFB) announces changes to its leadership team. 

January 26, 2020

أعلن اتحاد تكنولوجيا الريادة المالية العالمي وهو حاضنة متخصصة لبناء النظم الإيكولوجية، عن إطلاق "خليج الأردن للتكنولوجيا المالية (FinTech Bay (JFB)".

January 26, 2020

Jordan, Amman, [27 January, 2020] - FinTech Consortium (FT), a dedicated FinTech Incubator and Ecosystem builder, today announced the launch of Jordan FinTech Bay (“JFB”).

January 20, 2020

We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Standard Chartered Bank Bahrain. The partnership will open doors for collaboration on key initiatives in the FinTech ecosystem.

January 14, 2020

The BFB Acceleration Program invites FinTech startups, with a minimum viable capital, to apply to our upcoming program. The program is open to startup applicants from across the world seeking to expand in the MENA region. ​Application opens on January 15, 2020 and closes on March 15, 2020.

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Apply Here:

https://www.bahrainfintechbay.com/fap

January 01, 2020

Register your interest in Bahrain FinTech Bay's FinTech Acceleration Program

January 01, 2020

As 2019 concludes, we look back upon a year that has been filled with achievements not only for Bahrain FinTech Bay but for the #FinTech ecosystem as a whole.

November 29, 2019

In November, we had a month full of excitement! We are thrilled to have one of our partners expand globally by setting up in one of our global hubs. We also hosted the first FinTech edition of Startup Weekend Bahrain and saw promising FinTech ideas. Also, don’t miss out on meeting our new VAP partner, MIZA, and learn more about their eMurabaha product.

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November 23, 2019

November 24th (Manama, Bahrain) - Under the patronage of the Central Bank of Bahrain, the first FinTech themed Startup Weekend Bahrain kicks off with 50+ participants over the 3- day weekend. This year’s Startup Weekend brought together FinTech enthusiasts and corporates to address problem statements, share perspectives and take the first steps to establish FinTechs.

November 27, 2019