FinTech in Bahrain: The Role of FinTech in Empowering Women

Author First name, Last name, Institution

Haya Yusuf Mohamed, Gulf Air Company
Allam Hamdan, Ahlia University
Magdalena Karolak, Zayed UniversityFollow
Anjum Razzaque, Ahlia University
Bahaaeddin Alareeni, Middle East Technical University (METU)

ORCID Identifiers

0000-0001-8578-2803

0000-0002-8442-5158

0000-0002-7455-4175

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Source of Publication

Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems

Publication Date

1-1-2021

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to review the definition of Financial Technology (FinTech) discipline from different perspectives and scholars. Moreover, the research will explore FinTech history and its evolution stages throughout the years based on existing literatures. In addition, it will present the different concepts and categories of FinTech. The research will also discuss FinTech implementation in the Kingdom of Bahrain and focus on women role within the FinTech, and the initiatives taken to empower women within the industry. The research is based on review of literatures and interviews to explore women role and achievements within Fintech in Bahrain, and it proposes recommendations for future thorough research.

DOI Link

10.1007/978-3-030-69221-6_57

ISBN

9783030692209

Volume

194 LNNS

First Page

757

Last Page

766

Disciplines

Business | Computer Sciences

Keywords

Financial services, FinTech, Kingdom of Bahrain, WIFBH, Women

Scopus ID

85104435054

Recommended Citation

Mohamed, Haya Yusuf; Hamdan, Allam; Karolak, Magdalena; Razzaque, Anjum; and Alareeni, Bahaaeddin, "FinTech in Bahrain: The Role of FinTech in Empowering Women" (2021). All Works. 4189.
https://zuscholars.zu.ac.ae/works/4189

Indexed in Scopus

yes

Open Access

no