October 6, Manama (BNA): The region’s leading strategic financial technology event, FinTech Forward 2025 (FF25), announced today that seven companies have signed on as Silver Sponsors. The event’s broad appeal is highlighted by the varied lineup, which brings together global innovators and regional leaders dedicated to influencing the direction of financial services in the Middle East.
Global FinTech ecosystem backs Fintech Forward 2025
Among the sponsors is Ajyad Capital, an Islamic investment business firm licensed by the CBB that provides brokerage, alternative investment, and global Sharia-compliant investment management services; Bede is a vibrant FinTech company that is revolutionizing Bahrain’s lending market by providing quick and simple personal Islamic microfinance solutions via its mobile app; A regional hub of Citigroup’s worldwide network, Citibank Bahrain specializes in corporate and investment banking as well as Islamic banking. It also runs the Citi worldwide Technology Hub, which develops digital solutions and generates high-value tech jobs; Flooss, a FinTech platform licensed by the CBB that specializes in digital, instant, and Sharia-compliant personal financing through its app and offers well-liked Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) options; Global Processing Services (GPS), a Mastercard and Visa-certified payment processor that offers a flexible and scalable transaction management platform to more than 180 clients worldwide; STC Pay Bahrain, a fintech platform and digital wallet licensed by the CBB that offers safe on-the-go payment solutions and money management services, such as bill payment and local and international money transfers; and Tanami Capital, a global private market investment platform based in Bahrain and licensed by the CBB.
The third edition of FinTech Forward, organized by the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB), will be held at Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB) on October 8 and 9, 2025. Over 1,500 people are anticipated to attend the two-day event, which will include 40 notable speakers from 30 countries, including leading international regulators, financial strategists, and FinTech innovators. As the premier FinTech event in the Gulf, FF25 is positioned as an essential platform for exchanging industry knowledge, developing strong strategic partnerships, and quickening the digital integration that is drastically changing the face of international finance.
“The Era of Integration: The Maturing Age of FinTech” is this year’s theme, and it emphasizes how the sector has evolved from early-stage disruption to profound synergy and ongoing collaboration. In order to guarantee long-term prosperity, promote financial inclusion, and jointly steer the future of regional finance, FF25 will highlight the ways in which both new and established financial firms can combine their strengths. Strategies for promoting regional economic diversification, changing regulatory frameworks, and embedded finance will all be discussed.
