BBK partners with ARRAY to launch Innovation Center, hiring Bahraini software engineers to accelerate digital transformation

05 Nov 2025

On the sidelines of Gateway Gulf 2025 investment forum, BBK, a leader in retail and corporate banking in the Kingdom of Bahrain, has announced the signing of a strategic partnership with ARRAY Innovation, a Bahrain-based leader in artificial intelligence, enterprise application software, and cloud computing solutions.

Through this partnership, BBK has launched an Innovation Center hiring 30 Bahraini software engineers to elevate customer experiences across all its digital channels. The collaboration focuses on automating workflows, streamlining navigation, and expanding the range of products and services available on BBK’s website and mobile platforms. This initiative underscores BBK’s commitment to innovation and delivering seamless, customer-centric digital solutions.

The agreement outlines plans for the design and implementation of advanced AI-powered digital solutions aimed at enhancing customer experience, simplifying banking operations, and improving operational efficiency. It will also include collaboration in areas such as big data analytics, information security, and systems integration through cloud computing. These initiatives are expected to open new avenues for the development of innovative financial products aligned with the requirements of the modern digital economy.

On this occasion, Mr. Yaser Alsharifi, Group Chief Executive of BBK, stated: “We recognize that the future of banking is being shaped by digital innovation, and our partnership with ARRAY Innovation reflects our commitment to delivering a more advanced, seamless, and customer-centric banking experience. This collaboration will enable us to harness the power of intelligent automation to enhance our services and align them with the evolving needs of our customers, all curated by Bahraini software engineers.”

Mr. Alaa Saeed, Founder & CEO ARRAY Innovation, commented: “We are very proud to be selected following a comprehensive and highly competitive tender process. Array stood out for its proven track record in delivering similar large-scale digital transformation projects, the expertise of its software engineering team, and its exceptional ability to mobilize quickly to meet BBK’s strategic objectives. Our experience in the automation of retail and corporate banking workflows to enable agile software development will contribute meaningfully to BBK’s strategy to enhance its next generation digital client offering.”