Fintech Forward 2026 Concludes in Bahrain with Over 60 Strategic Agreements and Strong Participation
The fourth edition of Fintech Forward 2026 (FF26) concluded successfully in Manama, Bahrain, with the signing of over 60 strategic agreements and memorandums of understanding. The event attracted more than 2,900 participants from both local and international sectors, highlighting its growing influence as a key platform for financial innovation. The conference featured numerous high-profile announcements, including Google Cloud's Universal Ledger pilot with BBK in collaboration with ARRAY Innovation. Beyon and barq Group also announced an integration of Beyon Money into barq’s fintech platform. Additionally, Bahrain FinTech Bay released its fourth Ecosystem Report (2024–2026), emphasizing progress toward regulated execution and opportunities in AI, tokenization, and cross-border payments. FF26 reinforced Bahrain's position as a regional hub for financial technology through public-private collaboration and regulatory innovation. The event also marked the announcement of the third edition of NBB’s Innovation Program with BFB.
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