Some 14 cutting-edge Bahraini technology companies took centre stage at LEAP 2024 in Riyadh from March 4 to 7.

 

The Bahraini Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, Mohamed bin Thamer Al Kaabi, had inaugurated the Kingdom of Bahrain Pavilion at the third edition of LEAP.

 

The grand opening was attended by Ibrahem AlNasser, the Deputy Minister of Technology, and chairman of the executive committee of the National Technology Development Programme - NTDP in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Acting Director of the Communications Department, Mohamed Benali, Tareq Fakhroo, Chairman of the the Bahrain Technology Companies Society (BTECH), and Khalid AlBayat - Chief Growth Officer at Tamkeen.

 

Detailed briefings

A delegation comprising senior officials and decision-makers in the global ICT sector toured the Bahraini pavilion situated in Hall 5. They received detailed briefings on the participating Bahraini companies, which are supported by Tamkeen. These include ThinkSmart for Development and Training, Almoayyed Computer Middle East, iBlockchain, AFS, Silah Gulf, Posbank, Etisalcom, Gulf Future Business Company, Kalam Telecom, VirtuThinko WLL, Ali Bishara Consulting, Global. iTS, Rsquare Technologies WLL, and ICT Flex. These entities are participating alongside over 900 global technology companies and 400 ICT startups from around the world.

 

Tareq Fakhroo, Chairman of BTECH, acknowledged the role of the Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications to boost the ICT sector in Bahrain. He also recognised Tamkeen's support in facilitating companies' participation in the exhibition, fostering development and advancing emerging technology sector institutions. 

 

Fakhroo emphasised the significance of having 14 Bahraini technology entities from various sectors converge in one location, providing an opportune platform for in-depth discussions on joint actions to promote the advancement of the ICT sector in Bahrain and enhance its market share in the IT market of the Arabian Gulf.

 

High turnout

He said: “We anticipate numerous agreements to be signed as a result of Bahrain’s participation. The pavilion has experienced high turnout since its opening day, foreshadowing a substantial rise in the number of visitors from both enthusiasts and investors in the days ahead. Commending the diversity and excellence of services and products showcased by Bahraini exhibitors, we highlight their capacity to present a distinctive global competitive model.”

 

Khalid AlBayat, Chief Growth Officer at the Labour Fund – Tamkeen, emphasised the significance of Bahrain's extensive and distinguished participation in the exhibition. This participation is aimed at aligning with global developments in the ICT sector and enhancing its contribution to the national product. He underscored Tamkeen's commitment to supporting this crucial sector in accelerating business growth, generating quality employment opportunities for Bahrainis, and bolstering the digital transformation process. AlBayat commended BTECH’s efforts in organising the Bahraini National Pavilion in LEAP for the second consecutive edition.--TradeArabia News Service