An organization founded in 1979 as Bridge Federation of Asia & the Middle East to administer bridge in the respective geographical area.

From 5 original NBOs, the zone grew rapidly to the present 22 member countries. Soon, its area of jurisdiction was enlarged to accommodate Africa, and its name changed accordingly.

In 1996, the Bridge Federation of Africa, Asia & the Middle East (BFAAME) was divided into (the obvious) 3 subzones, to be able to govern bridge better in its vast territory.

In 2000, the African NBO's formed Zone 8 of the WBF and Zone 4 was once again renamed to its original Bridge Federation of Asia & the Middle East (BFAME).