{
  "id": 17905014,
  "title": "Mumtalakat partners with ARP Group creating artificial intelligence bank",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/mumtalakat-partners-with-arp-group-creating-artificial-intelligence",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-11-03T03:31:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Vietnam Investment Review",
    "slug": "vietnam-investment-review",
    "url": "https://vir.com.vn/mumtalakat-partners-with-arp-group-creating-artificial-intelligence-bank-164292.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bahrain's Labour Fund (Tamkeen) and EY MENA have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Gateway Gulf 2026. The collaboration aims to establish an EY Talent Hub in Bahrain, set to launch in 2027 and run until 2029. The hub will focus on developing the skills of Bahraini professionals, particularly those fresh graduates and new entrants to the labor market, in high-growth sectors such as artificial intelligence, digital transformation, cybersecurity, sustainability, and financial services. This initiative is expected to create 125 quality employment opportunities for Bahrainis over the three-year period. Her Excellency Maha Abdulhameed Mofeez, Chief Executive of Tamkeen, highlighted the initiative's commitment to creating sustainable employment opportunities for Bahrainis in high-potential sectors, enhancing their skills and practical experience. Nader Rahimi, an EY MENA Assurance Partner, emphasized the importance of adapting to new technologies and equipping Bahraini professionals with the necessary skills to thrive in the evolving business landscape. EY MENA brings together professional expertise across various services, including audit, consulting, tax, strategy, and transactions, with a focus on technology and transformation to develop talent and support organizations in a rapidly changing environment. The partnership aligns with Tamkeen's strategic priorities for 2026, which include supporting initiatives with significant economic impact, enhancing private sector competitiveness, and aligning skills with labor market needs.",
  "summary": "Bahrain sovereign wealth fund Mumtalakat collaborated with ARP Group to establish an artificial intelligence wholesale bank supporting regional enterprise and institutional clients",
  "key_points": [],
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}