NBB drives Bahrain’s Fintech Integration

TDT | Manama

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The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has strengthened its leadership role in the Kingdom’s financial transformation by becoming the first Diamond Sponsor of ‘Fintech Forward 2025’ (FF25). The step marks both a continuation and an escalation of the bank’s commitment, coming as it backs the event for the third consecutive year.

Set for October 8 and 9 at Exhibition World Bahrain, the third edition of FF25 is programmed by Economist Impact and hosted by the Bahrain Economic Development Board, with the Central Bank of Bahrain and Bahrain Fintech Bay as supporting partners. Its theme, ‘The era of integration: the maturing age of fintech,’ signals a shift from disruption to sustainable maturity.

Continuity and escalation

Group Chief Executive Officer Usman Ahmed said NBB’s Diamond Sponsorship reflects its determination to stay at the forefront of fintech change. “As a Diamond Sponsor of Fintech Forward 2025, we are proud to reaffirm our commitment, for a third consecutive year, to driving innovation in Bahrain’s financial sector. We believe this event plays a vital role in shaping the future of fintech in the region by bringing together industry leaders, innovators and policymakers to unlock new opportunities,” he said.

Ahmed stressed that the bank remains focused on accelerating digital transformation, fostering collaboration, and developing a dynamic, future-ready financial ecosystem.

Innovation focus

NBB has been steadily advancing its digital journey with upgraded mobile and online banking platforms, while also investing in artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions to enhance customer experience. The bank said these moves underline its core principles of innovation, customer focus and operational excellence.

Sector alignment

The event will unite global fintech experts, regulators and traditional banks to discuss pressing themes, from the rise of embedded infrastructure and advanced technologies to the increasing weight of trust, regulation and integration. Collaboration across regulators, sovereign investors and established financial institutions will also be central.

By stepping up to the Diamond Sponsor level, NBB signals its intent to not just participate in Bahrain’s fintech journey, but to help architect the integrated ecosystem the Kingdom is striving to build.