Zain Bahrain has launched a new fintech company, Bede, and related mobile app as part of its strategy to provide innovative financial services and technologies in Bahrain and throughout the Middle East and Africa. The Bede app aims to offer a range of fintech services, including payments, remittances, credit cards, and micro-finance, in line with Bahrain’s goal of supporting digital progress and innovation. The launch ceremony was attended by Bahrain’s Minister of Finance and other government officials, who praised the private sector for its role in driving economic development and growth in the country. Zain Bahrain aims to revolutionize the fintech industry in the region and contribute to Bahrain’s overall economic vision and development plans. The CEO of Zain Bahrain highlighted the app’s sharia-compliant features, user-friendly interface, and commitment to security as key factors that make it a game-changer in the financial technology sector. Overall, Zain’s new fintech company and Bede app represent an important step in the company’s strategy to lead in the fintech industry and meet the evolving needs of its customers.
Zain Bahrain unveils Bede app, the ultimate fintech sensation
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