General Assembly Bahrain and Diwan Hub Renew Partnership to Empower Tech Talent

Malaz Madani

Last updated 2-07-2025

3 min

General Assembly Bahrain has renewed its partnership with Diwan Hub to boost local tech talent.

Fatima Ebrahim and Ahlam Oun signed the agreement to upskill Bahrain’s workforce effectively.

Diwan Hub provides space and support, enhancing General Assembly’s practical skills training programs.

The collaboration focuses on equipping locals for success in the digital economy through various initiatives.

Both institutions are committed to shaping a digitally skilled future for Bahrain.

When General Assembly Bahrain announced they've renewed their partnership with Diwan Hub, I thought, "Now here’s a match made in startup heaven!" Two major players, joining forces again to boost the local tech talent scene—what’s not to like?

The recent renewal agreement, inked by Fatima Ebrahim from Diwan Hub and Ahlam Oun from General Assembly Bahrain, signals their long-standing shared vision to nurture Bahraini entrepreneurs and upskill the local workforce. And believe it or not, since the partnership kicked off, Diwan Hub has been a real stalwart—generously providing the space and ongoing community support that General Assembly needs to connect students and professionals with meaningful opportunities.

According to Fatima Ebrahim, General Manager at Diwan Hub, it's all about future-proofing the workforce. She recently emphasised their excitement for the renewal, "We've always believed in what General Assembly is doing. It has been a key player in equipping individuals with the skills needed to thrive in today’s digital economy. The energy, impact, and quality of programmes they bring to Diwan’s community have been inspiring. Renewing this partnership underscores our shared commitment to empowering talent and building a future-ready ecosystem."

Now, I've watched loads of partnerships come and go over the years at Arageek, and not all make sense. But I reckon this one is spot on. General Assembly Bahrain has consistently shown its strength in equipping locals with skills in software engineering, UX design, data analytics—the works. Frankly, I'm a fan of how practical their approach is; tangible results like employability and freelance opportunities—not just theoretical fluff.

On the flip side, Diwan Hub is no slouch either, with its solid reputation as Bahrain’s go-to community hub for entrepreneurs and innovators to collaborate, create and expand their networks. So, both parties realling complement each other wonderfully.

And it seems General Assembly’s Director, Ahlam Oun, shares this enthusiasm, adding: "This partnership enables us to keep opening doors for our students and the broader community. With Diwan’s support, we can extend our reach to people at different career stages—from young students to experienced professionals seeking to reskill. We're just getting started."

Through continued events, workshops, and access to vital community programming, General Assembly Bahrain will sustain their efforts to prepare every individual—from the curious young student starting out to seasoned workers craving a fresh career change—for Bahrain’s vibrant digital future.

As the Kingdom pushes hard toward developing a robust digitally skilled economy, this renewed collaboration seems perfectly timed. It’s encouraging to see two institutions deeply committed, not just paying lip service, to shaping the Kingdom’s tech-driven aspirations.

With all that in mind, plenty of Bahraini talent can certainly look forward to more exciting and hands-on opportunities in the near future thanks to these two dedicated partners—a collaboration genuinely worth celebrating.

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