Expanding Across MENA: Velents Launches in Bahrain

Egyptian AI startup Velents is extending its reach across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region with a new launch in Bahrain. This expansion follows rapid growth since the company relaunched in 2023, focusing on helping organizations attract top talent through AI-powered digital solutions.

From Recruitment to Enterprise AI

Founded by Mohamed Gaber and Abdulaziz Almuhaydib, Velents initially focused on recruitment before pivoting to offer broader enterprise AI applications. The company’s team comprises experts from both Egypt and Saudi Arabia, enabling a unique regional perspective.

Since its relaunch, Velents has secured clients ranging from private companies to universities and government ministries across Egypt and Saudi Arabia. They’ve seen particularly strong adoption of their AI-powered agents in customer service, sales, and quality assurance functions.

Strategic Partnership with stc Bahrain

The expansion into Bahrain is being facilitated through a strategic agreement with stc Bahrain. This partnership will offer exclusive bundles of Agentic AI products tailored for local enterprises, providing access to advanced technology through a familiar channel.

“Every telecom in the region aspires to become a techco—stc Bahrain just achieved that,” said Gaber. “We’re giving Bahraini businesses access to AI solutions that reside within the Kingdom’s digital infrastructure, governed by local regulations.”

Key Takeaways:

• Velents offers AI-powered talent acquisition and customer engagement solutions
• The company has seen rapid growth across Egypt and Saudi Arabia
• New partnership with stc Bahrain provides localized access to enterprise AI
• Velents emphasizes regulatory compliance and language accessibility in its deployments