ARRAY Innovation Strengthens Commitment to Bahrain's Digital Transformation at Gateway Gulf Forum

TDT | Manama 

ARRAY Innovation, a prominent Bahrain-based leader in artificial intelligence, enterprise software, and cloud-native digital solutions, has successfully participated in the second edition of the Gateway Gulf Forum, organized by the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB). The event marked a significant milestone for ARRAY as it signed strategic agreements with three key Bahraini organizations: Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the National Bank of Bahrain (NBB), and the Labour Fund (Tamkeen). These partnerships highlight ARRAY's dedication to driving digital transformation across Bahrain's critical sectors.

Mr. Khalid Taqi, Chairman of the Board at ARRAY Innovation, emphasized the importance of these collaborations, stating, “Our partnerships with Alba, NBB, and Tamkeen underscore ARRAY’s commitment to Bahrain’s digital transformation journey. We are focused on delivering technology solutions that support local enterprises in achieving sustainable growth and operational excellence.”

Reflecting on the agreements, Alaa Saeed, Founder and CEO of ARRAY, remarked, “ARRAY is on a mission to develop advanced enterprise software, analytics, AI, and machine learning solutions in Bahrain while creating high-value jobs for Bahrainis. The agreements signed today with leading Bahraini organizations not only realize this vision but also amplify our community impact and benefit local enterprises.”

The partnership with Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) aims to advance the company’s Industry 4.0 journey by integrating technology-driven solutions that enhance operational excellence. Mr. Khalid Al Rumaihi, Chairman of the Board at Alba, noted, “This strategic collaboration with ARRAY is a significant step towards positioning Alba as a technology-driven industry leader. By investing in local talent, we align our initiatives with Bahrain Economic Vision 2030.”

ARRAY's collaboration with the National Bank of Bahrain focuses on enhancing the bank's technology infrastructure through advanced Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Generative AI. Supported by ARRAY’s AI and data experts, this partnership seeks to deliver actionable insights, optimize operations, and improve customer experiences. NBB Group CEO Mr. Usman Ahmed expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “By integrating the latest in artificial intelligence, we are well-positioned to drive our digital transformation forward, delivering solutions that enrich our customers’ banking experience. Our partnership with ARRAY Innovation underscores our focus on modern technology to reinforce Bahrain’s leadership in financial ingenuity.”

In partnership with Tamkeen, ARRAY will create an AI-powered job-matching solution designed to enhance Bahrain’s economic growth through strategic alignment with the private sector. Her Excellency Ms. Maha Abdulhameed Mofeez, Chief Executive of Tamkeen, highlighted the partnership’s goals, stating, “By enhancing both internal and external operations, we aim to maximize the impact of our initiatives and increase opportunities for Bahraini talent within the private sector.”

These landmark agreements with Alba, NBB, and Tamkeen underscore ARRAY Innovation’s role as a trusted partner in Bahrain’s digital transformation, empowering organizations with advanced technology solutions that drive efficiency, competitive advantage, and growth in alignment with Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030.