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IT solutions, we are helping them achieve bank built for the world. By integrating journeys, stc Bahrain continues to
their goals while reinforcing our position advanced infrastructure and IT services, demonstrate its role as a key player in
as a trusted provider of transformative we are strengthening our ability to deliver advancing technological capabilities
technology services. Ali Moosa, Executive seamless and secure financial services, in across industries and contributing to the
Vice Chairman of SGB, said, “Partnering line with our mission to bridge traditional Kingdom’s long-term economic goals.
with stc Bahrain marks an important step and digital finance.” By supporting
in building a future-ready, resilient digital businesses in their digital transformation

stc Bahrain Reveals Winners of the 12 InspireU General Program 2025 as
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it Returns to Bahrain for the Second Time

stc Bahrain, a digital enabler, is proud to for the second consecutive year in Bahrain. needed to succeed in today’s competitive
announce Doo and Indi Souq, two innovative This initiative aims to empower Bahrain’s market.The winners were coaching
Bahraini start-ups, as the winners of entrepreneurial ecosystem by equipping sessions led by industry experts Al Harith Al
inspireU General program which was held start-ups with the tools and resources Attawi, CEO of Shafra Technology Labs, and
Hisham Al Saati, Co-Founder of Siin, who
helped participants refine their business
strategies. On the second day, 20 start-ups
pitched their business plans to a panel of
judges, including Mr. Jawad Mahmood
Jawad, CEO of Jahez; Abdulrahman Al
Zuhair, Head of inspireU at stc; and other
members from stc Bahrain management.
The judges evaluated the pitches based
on innovation, scalability, and impact. As
part of the inspireU program, the winning
start-ups will receive financial support,
mentorship, and access to stc’s extensive
network. They will also participate in
national and international exhibitions,
workshops, and other events designed to
accelerate their growth. Launched by stc
Group in 2015, the inspireU accelerator
program supports entrepreneurs across
Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Bahrain. By
promoting innovation and connecting start-
ups with mentors, investors, and industry
leaders, the program helps transform ideas
into successful businesses. In Bahrain,
inspireU aligns with the Kingdom’s vision
for economic diversification and reinforces
stc Bahrain’s commitment to driving digital
transformation.

stc Successfully Lands the First Bahraini Submarine Cable System; 2Africa
Pearls in Bahrain

Marking a significant milestone in global international connectivity toward Bahrain landing of 2Africa Pearls submarine cable
connectivity, stc has announced that the will reinforce the Kingdom as a powerful system next to Seef District on 4th of
2Africa cable system - Pearls, the world’s ICT hub, speeding up digital transformation June was witnessed by H.E. Dr. Shaikh
longest submarine cable, has successfully across connected countries, attracting Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of
landed in Bahrain. With a US$ 205 million significant international investment Transportation and Telecommunications
investments in 2Africa Pearls submarine opportunities, creating jobs and boosting and Telecommunications and Eng. Khalid
cable system, this massive lift up in innovation across sectors. The live Al Osaimi, Chief Executive Officer, stc

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