Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait (BBK) has signed up as ‘Strategic Sponsor’ for ‘The Market 2.0: Bahrain 2026’ conference, hosted by Bahrain Bourse in collaboration with the Arab Federation of Capital Markets (AFCM).
The event will take place on December 3 under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
Held under the theme ‘Markets in Motion: Powering the Next Era of Trading,’ the conference will gather over 500 participants, including representatives from regional and international stock exchanges, regulatory authorities, brokerage firms, listed companies, institutional investors, and technology providers.
Key topics on the agenda include the modernisation of trading platforms, evolving execution strategies, liquidity access, market surveillance, and post-trade operations. Discussions will also highlight the role of automation, artificial intelligence, and real-time market infrastructure in driving transparency, efficiency, and operational resilience.
BBK Group chief executive Yaser Alsharifi highlighted the bank’s dedication to supporting the financial sector’s growth.
“We are proud to be a Strategic Sponsor of this conference, a key platform for shaping the future of capital markets in the kingdom and the wider region,” said Mr Alsharifi. “This sponsorship reflects our commitment to fostering collaboration that drives technological innovation and sustainability in the financial sector, further cementing Bahrain’s status as a leading global financial hub.”
Bahrain Bourse chief executive Shaikh Khalifa bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa emphasised the significance of the partnership.
“Partnering with BBK reflects our collective vision to accelerate innovation in capital markets and strengthen Bahrain’s position as a leading financial hub,” he added. “The conference serves as a pivotal platform to bring together decision-makers to explore advanced technological developments that enhance trading infrastructure, liquidity, and post-trade operations.”
AFCM secretary general Dr Fadi Kanso said: “We are delighted to welcome BBK as a strategic sponsor. This partnership reflects a shared ambition to accelerate innovation, strengthen market infrastructure, and support the continued transformation of Arab capital markets.”
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