REGULATION · APAC
Central Bank of Bahrain to triple technology spending over three years
The CBB is increasing tech investment by 200% to position Bahrain as the Middle East's primary banking hub. Spending will cover infrastructure, AI, and fintech ecosystem development.
WHY IT MATTERS
Regional banks face competitive pressure to match CBB's AI and digital modernization pace; enables rapid deployment of central bank digital currencies and real-time settlement.
Source: Finextra · 2026-10-12