KFH-Bahrain backs Fintech Forward 2026 as Diamond Sponsor
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Kuwait Finance House-Bahrain has joined Fintech Forward 2026 as a Diamond Sponsor, adding its backing to the fourth edition of Bahrain’s flagship financial services forum scheduled for October 7 and 8. The bank said it will also operate a pavilion in the exhibition area at Exhibition World Bahrain, where visitors will be able to learn about its digital banking services…
Kuwait Finance House-Bahrain has taken on the role of Diamond Sponsor for Fintech Forward 2026, a key financial services forum set to take place in Bahrain on October 7 and 8. The bank will also exhibit its digital banking services and technology-driven offerings at the event, held at Exhibition World Bahrain. Fintech Forward 2026, hosted by the Bahrain Economic Development Board and supported by the Central Bank of Bahrain and other authorities, aims to explore the impacts of innovative infrastructure on finance, particularly through the lens of artificial intelligence, automation, and data-driven services.
KFH-Bahrain Group's CEO, Dr Shadi Zahran, emphasized the bank’s commitment to innovation and digital transformation, highlighting that rapid advancements in financial technology necessitate adaptation to meet evolving customer demands. With over 200 digital services offered through its KFHOnline platform, KFH-Bahrain is actively developing its digital infrastructure through AI and automation to enhance customer experience, operational efficiency, and accessibility.
The Diamond Sponsorship aligns with the bank’s ongoing investment in digital capabilities and its ambition to contribute to a more innovative and competitive economy in Bahrain. KFH-Bahrain joins other major financial institutions in supporting the event, alongside National Bank of Bahrain and Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait, who each held the Diamond Sponsorship title in September.
The forum is expected to attract financial-sector executives, fintech innovators, policymakers, and technology specialists from Bahrain, the region, and international markets.
The four-day Fintech Forward 2026 program will feature keynote sessions, panel discussions, exhibitions, and networking opportunities designed to foster exchanges between industry participants, technology companies, and other stakeholders. Mohammed AlAlawi, Chief of Marketing and Communications at Bahrain Economic Development Board, noted that the fourth edition of the forum would delve into challenges and opportunities in the financial services industry, regulatory frameworks, infrastructure, and scalable innovation.
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