NBB joins Fintech programme

National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) yesterday announced its participation in Bahrain Fintech Bay’s National Fintech Talent Programme (FTP). NBB is among the Founding Partners of Bahrain Fintech Bay. The inaugural FinTech Talent Programme, supported by the Tamkeen ‘Labor Fund’, focuses on ensuring Bahrainis master the skills and knowledge needed to capitalize on new opportunities being created by fintech disruption.

It has been developed in partnership with global experts in finance and technology, including Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, and international blockchain and artificial intelligence academies. The Programme consists of a six-month internship, where participating candidates will have the opportunity to receive mentorship from within partner organisations of Bahrain FinTech Bay.

Through its participation in the programme, NBB has already selected and engaged with an intern who has joined the Bank’s IT department. Commenting, Dana Buheji, Chief Human Resources officer at NBB, said, “We are proud to be taking part in this pioneering programme that will help to mentor and train the next generation to continue to lead and drive innovation.

” Khalid Saad, Chief Executive Officer at Bahrain Fintech Bay, said, “The programme aims to equip the next generation of young Bahrainis with the necessary skills to be future leaders in the FinTech space and an opportunity for Bahrainis to gain their experience in NBB will support in achieving the programme’s objectives.”