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Bahrain Gears Up For The Fintech Revolution Summit 2024
The summit in Manama will host 750+ thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and tech experts from around the world.
Bahrain’s premier fintech event, the Fintech Revolution Summit is scheduled to take place on the 14th and 15th of February 2024 in Manama, Bahrain — a leading MENA financial hub.
The summit will bring together 750+ fintech experts and thought leaders to discuss trends surrounding financial technology and investment opportunities. The dedicated event is also the best opportunity to learn more about Bahrain’s Vision 2030 goal of becoming a cashless society.
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Fintech founders, central bank officials, policymakers, entrepreneurs, investors, and academics will come together at the event to learn, discuss, and network. In addition, banking technology, cybersecurity, e-payment, forex, and payment gateway providers will also be in attendance, showcasing a host of solutions for the future of finance.
For more information about the Fintech Revolution Summit, visit the official website.
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NASA Forms New Partnership With Saudi Space Agency
The pair will collaborate on the Center for Space Futures, advancing space tech by bringing together public and private stakeholders.
Saudi Arabia’s space industry is on the brink of substantial expansion after generating $400 million in revenue in 2022, according to a report by the Saudi Communications, Space and Technology Commission.
Now, in a new venture with NASA, plans for a “Center for Space Futures” are set to further drive the Kingdom’s aspirations of becoming a leading player in space exploration and technology.
Capturing moments from the joint delegation visit with leaders from the Saudi and American Space Agencies @NASA to @PSU_RUH, along with scenes showcasing the audience's engagement. pic.twitter.com/oB1cFTiRNl
— وكالة الفضاء السعودية (@saudispace) May 14, 2024
The partnership between NASA and Saudi Arabia goes beyond economic advantages. The pair have already cooperated on preliminary work for the Artemis II lunar mission, which is slated for a September 2025 launch and aims to land astronauts near the moon’s South Pole.
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During a visit to the capital, Riyadh, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson emphasized in a TV interview the broader objectives of the collaboration, which encompass “returning to the moon and then [to] Mars” while utilizing space exploration to glean important insights into climate change. The NASA spokesman also reiterated the space agency’s dedication to collaborating with Saudi Arabia on other future ventures.
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