Simon Galpin, Managing Director, Bahrain EDB On What Makes Bahrain A Distinct Market For 'Treps Managing Director Simon Galpin discusses Bahrain Economic Development Board's initiatives to supporting BIZ Experiencess in the Kingdom.

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Established in 2000, Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB)'s mission was to ignite the ecosystem of Bahrain. In BIZ Experiences Middle East's #EntMETalks, Managing Director Simon Galpin looks at the three factors in executing EDB's mission, the hurdles in the market and how they're using it to their advantage, and how new regulations for fintech could bring Bahrain new opportunities. Galpin also shares his tips to would-be BIZ Experiencess considering starting a a business in the Kingdom.

Related: Making It Count: INJAZ Bahrain's H.H. Shaikha Hessa Bint Khalifa Al Khalifa

BIZ Experiences Middle East Staff

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