Bahrain’s startup ecosystem has reached an estimated $1.2 billion market value, fuelled by a 40 per cent annual growth rate, experts revealed at a high-level investment forum.
The ‘New Investment Playbook’ event, hosted by CFA Society Bahrain at the Gulf Hotel Bahrain, Convention and Spa, gathered industry leaders to map out the financial landscape for 2026.
Isa Al Doseri, vice-chairman of Tenmou, highlighted that fintech, cybersecurity and AI ventures are driving the kingdom’s $1.2bn entrepreneurial expansion.
Addressing the digital asset space, Rain general manager Geoff Stecyk noted that 2026 marks a ‘phase of stabilisation and maturation’ for the sector following recent market volatility.
CFA Society Bahrain president Yousif Musayeb urged investors to adopt global best practices as markets grow more complex.
“The year ahead presents expansive opportunities in innovation-driven sectors, while gold remains a vital hedge against global volatility,” Mr Musayeb said, adding that evolving dynamics require a total reassessment of conventional portfolio strategies.
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