AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoGovernment Cloud: Bahrain’s Information & eGovernment Authority renewed its deal with Computer World to centralize government cloud services, strengthen security and governance, and improve cost efficiency. Banking Infrastructure: stc Bahrain is helping NBB upgrade its data centre, creating a more resilient platform for the group’s banking services, including Bahrain Islamic Bank. Startup Innovation: AI platform DOO and fintech firm Tanami were named joint Startup of the Year winners, putting both in line for investment from Mumtalakat. GCC Digital Cooperation: Ministers meeting in Manama discussed AI, space, telecommunications and digital-service risks; Bahrain and Saudi Arabia also explored collaboration on digital infrastructure, data centres and advanced technologies. Islamic Fintech: A Bahrain forum highlighted AI and financial technology in Sharia-compliant banking and awarded a student hackathon team for its proposed investment product.
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