Manama: The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has concluded its participation in Fintech Forward 2026 (FF26), marking its fourth consecutive year as a Diamond Sponsor of the event.
NBB maintained a strong presence through its dedicated stand during the two-day event, where visitors engaged with representatives from the Bank and explored its fintech-related products and services. Members of the Board of Directors, the Executive Management team, and employees were in attendance, interacting directly with industry participants, technology providers, and other stakeholders from the wider financial services ecosystem.
The Bank also contributed to important industry dialogue, with Usman Ahmed, Group Chief Executive Officer, participating in the panel discussion titled “From Fintech Disruption to Financial Infrastructure.” The session examined fintech’s growing role within mainstream financial services.
Alongside these engagements, NBB signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) during the event, reflecting its continued focus on strengthening industry partnerships and exploring avenues for future collaboration.
NBB’s participation in FF26 reflects its commitment to remaining actively engaged with the forces transforming financial services while contributing to Bahrain’s position as a progressive regional fintech hub. The Bank remains focused on translating innovation into tangible value for its customers, operations, and the wider financial services industry.
