Bahrain’s presence at GITEX Global 2025 wrapped on a high note, with the Tamkeen-organized Bahrain Pavilion reporting 12 partnership agreements and MoUs involving participating enterprises. Fourteen Bahraini startups and SMEs showcased products spanning fintech, AI, compliance, hospitality tech, and digital training, including Procural, Oreem, Invo POS, Palm Stays, MenaMoney Technology, VirtuThinko, RemoteApps, AMAN Compliance Solutions, ATME, Lumofy, Al Amthal Group, General Assembly, Mazad, and Arab Financial Services, alongside ecosystem partners from the Bahrain Economic Development Board and the Information & eGovernment Authority.

The results reflect Bahrain’s consistent push to convert regional showcases into commercial pathways. On opening day, both the Bahrain News Agency and Tamkeen highlighted the Pavilion lineup and early engagement at Dubai World Trade Centre. The presence of government stakeholders mattered too, with the Information & eGovernment Authority joining the Pavilion to spotlight national digital projects and meet prospective partners.

Organizers of GITEX Global 2025 reported a record convening this year, with more than 6,800 exhibitors, 2,000 startups from 180 countries, and 1,200 investors. For Bahraini founders, that density of buyers and capital creates a practical route to pilot contracts and reseller relationships across GCC corridors, especially in payments, compliance, and data-driven services where fast integrations decide wins.

Tamkeen’s Chief Growth Officer, Khalid Al Bayat, underlined why this matters for jobs and enterprise growth. “We believe in the important and crucial role played by technology companies in delivering advanced solutions that enhance operational efficiency and productivity across sectors, as well as their contribution to creating high-quality employment opportunities for local talent. This focus stems from one of our key strategic priorities for 2025, promoting the growth, digitization, and sustainability of enterprises by supporting their digital transition like adopting fintech solutions and emerging technologies.”

What’s next for startups after the show floor? Convert interest into measurable progress. Draft a two-page pilot brief that states the business problem, expected impact, success metrics, data and access needs, and a 6–8 week timeline. Then follow up with the leads you met and loop in the right national partners for Bahrain market scale, such as Tamkeen and the Bahrain EDB. Keep momentum by scheduling weekly check-ins until a pilot or commercial agreement is signed.