AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFintech Investment: Bahrain’s Central Bank plans to triple its technology investment over the next three years, with officials saying digital tools can support both financial growth and stability. Digital Payments: stc pay Bahrain is rolling out self-service kiosks for cash top-ups, remittances and bill payments, making wallet services accessible without a smartphone. Mastercard is also expanding its digital payments support for local SMEs. AI in Finance: Bahrain FinTech Bay is shifting towards building AI products with partners for financial institutions, alongside training and access to cloud infrastructure. Tamkeen is backing six Bahraini fintech startups at Fintech Forward 2026. Regional Tech Partnerships: Beyon has agreed to bring Beyon Money into barq’s wider fintech platform, subject to regulatory approval, while Cloudera and stc Group plan to support digital transformation in Bahrain and Kuwait.
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