General Assembly – Bahrain has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Innovate for Bahrain, a platform operated by Bahrain FinTech Bay, to strengthen collaboration in digital skills development, entrepreneurship, and innovation.
The partnership aims to empower the next generation of Bahraini entrepreneurs by expanding access to training, fostering innovation, and supporting the growth of the Kingdom’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Under the MoU, General Assembly and Innovate For Bahrain will collaborate on launching joint initiatives, programs, and activities targeting entrepreneurs, innovators, students, and professionals. These will include specialized workshops, industry events, knowledge-sharing sessions, and professional networking opportunities designed to enhance practical learning, facilitate engagement with industry experts, and support the development of the entrepreneurial and digital skills needed to capitalize on opportunities within the digital economy.
As part of this collaboration, General Assembly will contribute its specialized expertise by delivering mentoring and professional guidance sessions led by industry experts and practitioners as part of initiatives organized by Innovate for Bahrain. This includes participation in the Women in Tech Program, which runs from March to September, through a specialized mentoring session focused on User Experience (UX) Design.
Ultimately, the partnership seeks to strengthen connections between employers and emerging talent, support employment opportunities, and encourage direct engagement with industry, helping organizations gain access to qualified professionals equipped with future-ready skills.
Ahlam Oun Director General Assembly Middle East Academies
“This partnership comes at a time when Bahrain continues to achieve significant milestones that reinforce its position as one of the region’s leading destinations for innovation and entrepreneurship in technology, including its ranking among the top five startup ecosystems in the MENA region. Through our collaboration with Innovate for Bahrain, we look forward to strengthening collaboration between education, entrepreneurship, the private sector, and the wider innovation community, enabling Bahrainis to transform their ideas into successful ventures that contribute to sustainable economic growth.”
For her part, Suzy Alzeerah, Chief Operating Officer of Bahrain FinTech Bay, said that, “This partnership represents an important step toward strengthening Bahrain’s startup ecosystem and creating greater opportunities for ambitious young people and entrepreneurs. We believe that building a supportive environment for innovation requires close collaboration among all stakeholders to ensure access to the resources, expertise, and pathways needed to empower the next generation of entrepreneurs.”
“Strategic partnerships that bring together educational institutions, innovation platforms, and the private sector are fundamental to supporting entrepreneurs and enabling startups to grow and compete. Through our collaboration with General Assembly, we aim to expand initiatives that support Bahraini talent and help transform innovative ideas into ventures that generate tangible value for the national economy, ultimately enhancing the competitiveness of Bahrain’s startup ecosystem,” Alzeerah added.
