“WSSL” and “Dilmune Cloud” Crowned as Winners in the latest Edition of StartUp Bahrain Pitch

TDT | Manama

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As part of its ongoing efforts to support the growth of the entrepreneurship ecosystem and Bahraini startups, StartUp Bahrain – the Kingdom’s leading national platform supported by Labour Fund (Tamkeen) – hosted the 25th edition of StartUp Bahrain Pitch in collaboration with the SMEs Development Board, aiming to encourage innovation among Bahraini youth and further strengthen the Kingdom’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

This edition featured a judging panel comprising a distinguished group of experts and investors in entrepreneurship, including Hamad Al Fahad, Executive Director and Managing Partner at Tajawuz, Sara Al Sharif, Investment Manager at BeVentures, Laith Al Khalili, Associate Partner at Mumtalakat, and Hassan Haider, Founder and Partner at Plus VC. The judging panel evaluated the participating startups and provided valuable feedback and guidance aimed at supporting the development, growth, and scalability of their ventures.

The event showcased several innovative startups, including WSSL, a Business to Business platform designed to streamline laundry service operations through an innovative operating model, and Hawaa, a Crowdsourced logistics and mobility platform connecting users with freelance drivers.

The event also featured Dilmune Cloud, an integrated cloud management platform offering hosting, storage, application deployment, and database services through a unified dashboard, in addition to Mustashar, a legal platform that connects users with lawyers to provide company setup, contract, and legal consultation services with flexible templates and pay-per-service options.

Following the startups’ presentations and evaluations by the judging panel, the winners were announced: WSSL was awarded first place and Dilmune Cloud was awarded second place.

On this occasion, Faisal Basel expressed his gratitude for winning first place, stating: “We are proud to have achieved first place in this edition of StartUp Bahrain Pitch. This accomplishment motivates us to continue developing our business and strengthening our market presence. Participating in the event provided a valuable opportunity to benefit from the feedback of experts and investors, while also building meaningful connections that support the growth and expansion of our venture.”

Second place winner Osama Aljamal from Dilmune Cloud also expressed pride in this achievement, noting that participating in StartUp Bahrain Pitch represented a valuable opportunity to engage with leading entrepreneurs and investors, present their business idea to industry specialists, and benefit from the experience in further developing their startup and enhancing its positive impact on both the local and regional levels.

Tamkeen’s support aligns with its strategic priorities for 2026, which focus on areas with the highest impact on the economy and Bahrainis. It also reflects Tamkeen’s role in shaping career pathways through programs that connect skills with opportunities in the labor market, adopting innovative approaches to stimulate private sector growth and financing, and implementing programs that enhance the Fund’s efficiency and effectiveness by developing internal mechanisms and continuously strengthening governance. 

For more information about Startup Bahrain and to participate in future editions of StartUp Bahrain Pitch, follow @startupbahrain on social media.