São Paulo – Bahrain has been working on developing talents and capabilities for the fintech sector, which consists of companies offering digital financial products. These efforts are part of the country’s drive to strengthen its position as an international fintech hub. The topic was discussed at the “Future Skills – Fintech” event held in the country on Wednesday (19).
The event brought together industry leaders, regulators, and fintech professionals to discuss the findings of the latest Fintech Sector Skills Report produced by Skills Bahrain, an initiative under the umbrella of the Labour Fund (Tamkeen) to guide local talent, in partnership with fintech incubator Bahrain Fintech Bay.
Bader Sater, CEO of Bahrain FinTech Bay, emphasized at the event that talent development plays a crucial role in advancing Bahrain’s fintech sector. He noted that the collaboration with Skills Bahrain aims to address skill gaps, expand opportunities for professionals, and foster sustainable industry growth.
He added that the report’s findings will help shape future initiatives to enhance workforce capabilities and solidify Bahrain’s position as a fintech innovation hub. The discussions focused on the skills needed to meet industry demands, education and training opportunities for Bahraini professionals, and strategies to bridge talent gaps. The information is from Bahrain’s state news agency (BNA).
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Translated by Guilherme Miranda
