Manama: BENEFIT, the Kingdom's innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service, has officially announced the launch of the fourth edition of its annual FinTech Internship Programme "Masar". This strategic programme is designed to cultivate the potential of Bahraini youth by equipping them with hands-on experience and skills development in the FinTech sector.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the Masar programme aims to empower 40 aspiring Bahraini trainees, serving as a gateway into the FinTech ecosystem. It offers participants the opportunity to gain real-world exposure, sharpen their innovative thinking, and actively contribute to advancing the Kingdom's digital economy.
The fourth edition of Masar is open to all talented Bahraini university students, as well as members of the BENEFIT family, reflecting the programme's commitment to inclusive national talent development. Aligned with the highest industry standards, it offers advanced training in emerging financial technologies alongside hands-on workshops, enabling participants to work on real-world projects under the guidance of experienced professionals at BENEFIT.
Salah Al Awadhi, Chief Human Resources Officer, expressed satisfaction with the launch of the fourth edition of the Masar programme, building on the strong foundation and success of its previous cycles. Al Awadhi highlighted the initiative's commitment to advancing national talent and equipping Bahraini youth with specialised skills necessary to thrive in the FinTech sector, an increasingly vital pillar of the digital economy. He emphasised the importance of investing in human capital as fundamental to sustainable progress and expressed confidence in the ability of Bahraini youth to lead in shaping the Kingdom's digital future.
Al Awadhi further emphasised that the latest edition of Masar is designed to advance the development of a highly skilled, innovation-driven generation equipped to meet the evolving needs of the FinTech sector. By focusing on experiential learning and critical problem-solving, the programme empowers participants to apply their academic knowledge in practical settings. It serves as a crucial platform for preparing future FinTech leaders who will contribute to Bahrain's Vision 2030 and the broader goal of fostering a resilient, knowledge-based economy.