Tenmou, Bahrain’s first company established under the angel investment concept, has announced the Labour Fund (Tamkeen) as the Principal Partner, alongside Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) and Bahrain Development Bank (BDB) as Strategic Partners for the 11th edition of the MENA Angel Investors Summit 2026. The event is scheduled to take place on 18 November 2026 in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
The partnerships aim to strengthen Bahrain’s entrepreneurship and investment ecosystem by expanding collaboration among investors, entrepreneurs, startups, financial institutions and the private sector. They are also expected to create new funding opportunities, support promising enterprises and reinforce Bahrain’s position as a regional hub for entrepreneurship and innovation.
The Summit brings together angel investors, venture capital funds, entrepreneurs, supporting organisations and private sector representatives to exchange expertise, explore investment opportunities and establish strategic partnerships that support startup growth across the Middle East and North Africa.
Tamkeen’s participation as Principal Partner reflects its commitment to supporting Bahraini enterprises and enhancing their capacity for growth, expansion and sustainability. The partnership also aligns with Tamkeen’s 2026 priorities, which focus on strengthening the competitiveness of Bahrainis in the private sector, developing skills for career advancement, and prioritising enterprise growth, digitalisation and sustainability.
Alba’s participation as a Strategic Partner highlights the role of the industrial sector and major national companies in supporting innovation and entrepreneurship. It also emphasises the importance of connecting established businesses with startups to encourage knowledge exchange and collaboration, supporting economic diversification and Bahrain Economic Vision 2030.
Meanwhile, BDB’s participation builds on its longstanding commitment to supporting startups and SMEs through financing solutions, specialised banking services and investment opportunities. The partnership aims to strengthen connections between entrepreneurs, investors and supporting organisations, helping transform innovative ideas into viable and scalable businesses.
Commenting on the announcement, Suhail Ghazi Algosaibi, Chairman of Tenmou, said: “We are pleased to welcome the Labour Fund (Tamkeen) as our Principal Partner, alongside Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) and Bahrain Development Bank as Strategic Partners for the 2026 MENA Angel Investors Summit. These partnerships reflect the confidence in the Summit and its role in strengthening the entrepreneurship and investment ecosystem. They also underscore the importance of collaborative efforts between supporting institutions, the private sector and financial institutions in creating an enabling environment for startup growth.”
The Summit programme will feature panel discussions, specialised sessions and startup pitches involving investors, experts and entrepreneurs from various markets. Discussions will cover angel investment trends, financing promising ventures, business expansion, and the role of innovation and emerging technologies in creating new growth opportunities.
Tenmou invites investors, entrepreneurs, startups and others interested in investment and innovation to participate in the Summit. Registration is available through www.tenmou.me.
