Riyadh – Sharikat Mubasher: AI startup Velents is expanding into Bahrain through a strategic partnership with stc Bahrain, signed on the sidelines of LEAP 2026 in Riyadh.

As per a recent press release, the agreement will enable the two companies to offer a suite of AI agent solutions designed for enterprise customers in Bahrain. The solutions will help businesses automate tasks, improve operations, and support faster decision-making.

The partnership combines Velents’ AI technology with stc Bahrain’s business network and digital infrastructure, allowing local companies to access AI tools through a single provider and agreement.

Commenting on this, Mohamed Gaber, founder and CEO of Velents, said the partnership will give Bahraini enterprises access to autonomous AI agents through a local provider and infrastructure, while meeting local regulatory requirements.

Hesham Mustafa, chief business and wholesale officer at stc Bahrain, said the agreement will bring practical AI solutions to Bahrain’s business sector and help organizations improve efficiency and compete regionally.

The partnership marks Velents’ latest step in expanding its AI business across the Middle East and North Africa, following its growth in Saudi Arabia and Egypt.

Worth noting that the fifth edition of the global technology event Leap 2026 took place from 31 August to 3 September at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham, north of Riyadh.