Fintech, or financial technology, refers to innovations transforming how we use financial services. Ever wondered how banking, payments, savings, and investments are now just a tap away? That’s Fintech in action. In Bahrain, the shift towards a cashless society has accelerated, with advancements in digital banking, blockchain, and cryptocurrency. At the core of this transformation is Bahrain FinTech Bay—the Middle East’s largest fintech hub and a key driver of the Kingdom’s digital economy. It supports scalable fintech initiatives and works closely with government bodies, financial institutions, universities, venture capitalists, and start-ups to advance industry knowledge and innovation. Gulf Insider spoke with Suzy Al Zeerah, COO of Bahrain FinTech Bay, to explore its role in shaping Bahrain’s fintech landscape, ongoing collaborations, and future initiatives. What strategies or initiatives is Bahrain FinTech Bay implementing to put the Kingdom on the global map as a leading fintech hub? Bahrain FinTech Bay has been proactively implementing several strategies to position itself as a leading global fintech hub. Being the ecosystem builder in Bahrain, our mandate is to support the wider fintech community and different stakeholders for the overall growth of the local fintech industry.  First and foremost, the organisation actively collaborates with the Central Bank of Bahrain […]