StartUp Bahrain

Did you hear the exciting news? 🤩 DOO officially announces the first Bahraini AI-powered customer service! 👏🏻🇧🇭 https://lnkd.in/gGU5-rqH

We are pleased to announce that “Hayat” is the winning solution of the Mastercard Challenge on Financial Inclusion for the SDGs, held under the theme ‘Solving for the Future’. During the final pitch which was held on the sidelines of Bahrain’s flagship fintech event, ‘Bahrain Fintech Forward Fintech Forward 2024,’ at Exhibition World Bahrain, five solutions were evaluated, each presenting innovative ideas and data-driven solutions which can help accelerate progress on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through financial inclusion as a key enabler. “Hayat”, the groundbreaking solution is a carbon offsetting platform and was developed by students Ahmed Alawadhi and Maria Alabbasi from the Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF), along with Matia Ahmed from Bahrain Polytechnic. The "Hayat" platform seeks to enhance the Kingdom of Bahrain's efforts in climate action by building strong partnerships and encouraging community participation. Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth The BENEFIT Company Tamkeen StartUp Bahrain Beyon Shamina Singh يسعدنا أن نعلن عن تتويج مشروع "حياة" بالفوز المستحق في مسابقة تحدي ماستركارد للشمول المالي لتحقيق أهداف التنمية المستدامة، المقام تحت شعار "الحلول من أجل المستقبل"، وذلك خلال الحفل الختامي للمسابقة والذي أقيم على هامش منتدى مستقبل التكنولوجيا المالية 2024 في مركز البحرين الدولي للمعارض. حيث تم تقييم خمسة حلول مبتكرة تستند على البيانات لتعزيز الشمول المالي وتسريع وتيرة تحقيق أهداف التنمية المستدامة. وقد حصلت منصة "حياة" على لقب الفائز في المسابقة، وهي منصة تهدف إلى تعويض انبعاثات الكربون، تم تطويرها من قبل كل من الطالب أحمد العوضي والطالبة ماريا العباسي من معهد البحرين للدراسات المصرفية والمالية (BIBF)، والطالبة ماتيا أحمد من جامعة بوليتكنك البحرين. وتسعى منصة "حياة" إلى تعزيز جهود مملكة البحرين في العمل المناخي من خلال بناء شراكات قوية وتشجيع الشراكة المجتمعية.

We are proud of the talented students who were part of the Mastercard Challenge: Financial inclusion for the SDGs | Solving for the future - in partnership with Ministry of Sustainable Development, Kingdom of Bahrain. This initiative highlights our collective commitment to promoting #innovation among youth, advancing #digital adoption, and championing #inclusivegrowth. Congratulations to the winning solution ‘Hayat’, a carbon off-setting platform that offers carbon credits for tree planting in #Bahrain. The final pitch featured a distinguished judging panel comprising Mastercard’s Shamina Singh, President and Founder of the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth and Shaikh Mohamed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, CEO of Beyon Digital. The judges evaluated the solutions based on their innovation, disruptive potential, feasibility, impact, and alignment with the #SDGs. We would like to extend our gratitude to our partners The BENEFIT Company, Tamkeen and StartUp Bahrain for their support in making this challenge a success. Read more: https://bit.ly/4dxVzFu

The Mastercard Challenge on Financial Inclusion for the SDGs has come to an end with an amazing winning startup, Hayat! 🌳 ♻ https://lnkd.in/dAeDu9be

Tamkeen reaffirms ongoing monitoring efforts to prevent ANY misuse of support programs! 🙅🏻♂️🙅🏻♀️ https://lnkd.in/dC6SRJPq

The recent edition of StartUp Bahrain Pitch concludes by awarding two new winners: Grams&Cals and Loje Patisserie! 🏆🚀 https://lnkd.in/dGWTfyyg

Tamkeen launches new wage support tracks as part of the National Employment Program! 💯🇧🇭 https://lnkd.in/deQ4kiqy

I recently stepped out of my comfort zone and participated in StartUp Bahrain Weekend a super intense challenge where you build a company from the ground up in just two days. I pitched my idea, InterestSpace. While I didn’t succeed, I had the chance to join GIFsigns, founded by the creative Abdulla Albaitam. The experience was a game-changer! I learned so much about research, teamwork, problem-solving, and handling pressure. Plus, I got to reconnect with mentors and meet awesome new ones. Definitely an unforgettable experience! One quote that stuck with me from the event by Abdulla is: “I’m an engineer, I figure things out.” A mindset to be admired. A huge thank you to Nathan Minns, Rami Jamal, Ahmed Al Rawi, Moayed Almoayed, Asim Abuhasanain, Abdulla Y. Al Rayes, Noor, Dunya Ali for all the support and guidance!

I am honored to have been a judge at Startup Bahrain Weekend by StartUp Bahrain! 🎉 The creativity and entrepreneurial spirit on display were truly inspiring. Witnessing such talent and innovation was incredible, and I can’t wait to see where these promising startups will go next. A big shoutout to all the participants for their hard work and passion—your dedication is driving the future of entrepreneurship in Bahrain 🚀. It was also a privilege to share the judging panel with such remarkable individuals: Hamad Abdulaal Al Fahad, Fajer Saleh Al Pachachi, Moayed Almoayed, Hasan Haider, and Husain Haji. Of course, none of this would be possible without the unwavering support of Tamkeen. A huge thank you to the organizers for putting together an unforgettable event! And special thanks to Nathan Minns for running everything so smoothly. I'm excited to continue supporting and celebrating our vibrant startup ecosystem!

Lumofy | لوموفاي announces a collaborative agreement with Jisr | جسر to provide workforce skill development services in Saudi Arabia! 🇸🇦🇧🇭💫 https://lnkd.in/daSBuAFT