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Bahrain’s BIBF partners with UpGradelle to boost digital transformation

Bahrain seeks to empower its workforce, ensuring it is at the "forefront of innovation."
  • The BIBF intends to equip the country's financial and business sectors with skilled leaders that can "catalyse the change in business operations"
  • CEO of the BIBF said the collaboration will strengthen their position as a leader in delivering state-of-the-art training and development solutions

Manama, UAE–The Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF) has partnered with UpGradelle, a leading French-based consultancy firm, to develop capabilities in the field of digital transformation.

The agreement was signed during the visit of Eric Giraud-Telme, the Ambassador of France, who serves to strengthen education and training ties between Bahrain and France.

Dr. Nesrine Beldi Miro Padovani, Co-founder, and CEO of UpGradelle said, “At UpGradelle, we are thrilled to embark on this transformative journey with the BIBF to empower the Kingdom of Bahrain’s human capital, equipping them with the essential skills to spearhead agile transformations within their respective organisations.”

Dr. Ahmed Al Shaikh, Chief Executive Officer of the BIBF said, “This collaboration, with its focus on advancing capabilities in Digital Transformation and Agile Project Management, is set to strengthen the BIBF’s position as a leader in delivering state-of-the-art training and development solutions in this crucial field.

As industries worldwide embrace agile methodologies to navigate the challenges of the digital era, the BIBF, with the support of UpGradelle as a digital leader, plans to equip Bahrain’s financial and business sectors with highly skilled agile leaders that can catalyse the change in business operations.”

Maryam Majed, Head of Digital Transformation and Project Management Centre at the BIBF, said, “This partnership marks a strategic step in our commitment to equipping professionals with the skills needed to drive digital transformation in their respective organisations.

Together with Upgradelle, we aim to empower Bahrain’s workforce, ensuring they are at the forefront of innovation.”

As Bahrain continues its journey towards becoming a digital hub, this collaboration between the BIBF and Upgradelle is poised to cultivate a future where Bahrain’s cadres lead in digital literacy and innovation. It is a step towards ensuring that Bahrain’s human capital is not just prepared for the future but are active contributors to the ongoing digital revolution.