The second edition of the Gateway Gulf 2024 Forum concluded successfully, with announcements and deals exceeding $12 billion. Organised by Bahrain’s Economic Development Board (EDB), the forum attracted 250 attendees, including ministers, government officials, and business leaders from around the world. The event focused on exploring investment and trade growth opportunities in Bahrain and the wider Gulf region, which aims to strengthen non-oil sector growth. The two-day forum saw 32 announcements and deals reflecting Bahrain’s leadership in digital transformation, finance, manufacturing, tourism, and other high-value sectors. In finance, Al Salam Bank launched ASB Capital, a newly established Category 3A asset management firm licensed by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA). SICO Bank introduced a range of investment products, while JPMorgan announced plans to hire tech specialists in Bahrain. Additionally, Bank of Singapore Gulf introduced corporate banking services targeting the global digital economy. To support Bahrain’s digital transformation, Arie Innovations signed three new partnerships with National Bank of Bahrain (NBB), Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), and the Labour Fund (Tamkeen) to enhance advanced solutions in enterprise software, analytics, and AI. Beyon revealed its vision for a Digital City and signed a development agreement with Edamah. In manufacturing, Alba and Daiki Aluminium confirmed their […]