PwC Middle East Partners with Fintech Forward 2024
PwC Middle East is pleased to announce their participation in Fintech Forward 2024 (FF24) as an exhibition partner. Scheduled for October 2nd and 3rd, 2024, at the Bahrain Exhibition World.
FF24 is organised by Economist Impact as part of the 2024 Transformation Agenda series. This flagship event is hosted by the Bahrain Economic Development Board, with support from the Central Bank of Bahrain and Bahrain FinTech Bay. FF24 will bring together industry leaders, innovators, and stakeholders to explore the latest trends and developments in financial technology.
PwC Middle East recently initiated its first wave of recruitment for its Regional Service Delivery Centre in Bahrain, aiming to create 250 job opportunities over the next few years. The Bahrain-based service centre will work as part of a regional network of centres to provide strategic compliance and advisory services to a diverse range of local, regional and global institutions, reinforcing PwC’s commitment to fostering economic development in the region.
Mohamed Al Mahroos, Country Senior Partner in Bahrain, PwC Middle East, said, “We are excited to support Fintech Forward 2024, an event that encourages innovation and digital transformation in the region. Fintech Forward provides an opportunity to connect with policymakers and industry leaders to collaborate and deliver sustainable outcomes. At PwC Middle East, we are committed to supporting innovation and cultivating a culture of digital transformation, it is embedded in the way we work and deliver our services to our clients. We are also committed to further developing a robust fintech ecosystem in Bahrain and the wider region.”
Bahrain has emerged as a key investment destination, attracting major regional and global industry leaders to establish their service centres and technology hubs in the Kingdom. This trend highlights the deep-rooted investor trust in Bahrain’s talent pool, which is characterised by its tech-savvy, driven, and diverse workforce. Moreover, the Kingdom’s strategic location in the heart of the Gulf offers promising operational growth opportunities for businesses seeking to tap into the Middle East and North African market and beyond.
Fintech Forward has emerged as a key event for industry leaders to share insights, collaborate on innovative solutions, and expand their professional networks. The 2024 edition will highlight Bahrain’s impressive strides in digital transformation, the rapid growth of its fintech sector, and the development of a highly skilled workforce, positioning the Kingdom as a hub for fintech innovation and tech industry as a whole.
For further information on Fintech Forward 2024, visit (https://events.economist.com/fintechforward/).