Shaikh Mohamed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa

Shaikh Mohamed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa holds a bachelor's degree in politics from the American University, Washington DC and an MSC in Middle East Politics from the School of Oriental and African Studies, UK. His educational foundation in Middle Eastern politics and political science has informed his career in technology and digital strategy at the intersection of government and private sector initiatives.

Al Khalifa joined Beyon in 2020 from the EDB to lead its digital growth ambitions and played a crucial role in the creation of Beyon's digital companies. Led by Shaikh Mohamed, Beyon's digital companies have achieved significant growth through acquisitions and partnerships and through the launch of innovated products and services for Bahrain and the region.

Career history

• CEO of Beyon Digital Growth (2024-present); previously Chief Digital Growth Officer at Batelco (2020)
• Head of Strategic Projects and ICT Business Development at Bahrain Economic Development Board, with focus on public and private sector cloud adoption, blockchain, startups and GCC infrastructure
• Advisor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs
• Chairman of Batelco Financial Service Co. BSC, Beyon Connect, and Batelco Remittance Service BSC; Director at Umniah Mobile Co. PSC, Beyon Solutions WLL, and Beyon Cyber WLL

In addition to his mandate with Beyon, Shaikh Mohamed is a Board member of Binance, Bahrain Internet Exchange, Bahrain Polytechnic, Solidarity Group, and an ambassador of the GBBC (Global Blockchain Business Council).

What Shaikh Mohamed could bring to Beyon Digital Growth: With a proven track record of building Beyon's digital portfolio from inception, his appointment as CEO reflects the organization's confidence in his ability to scale digital innovation across the region. His expertise in blockchain technology, government digital transformation, and regional expansion positions him to drive strategic growth in Beyon's digital ventures while leveraging his established board relationships across fintech, internet infrastructure, and educational institutions in Bahrain.