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Banking in Bahrain
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Companies
31 on file
Al Salam Bank
Al Salam Bank, one of the pioneering Shari’a-compliant Banks in the Kingdom, is licensed and regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain as an Islamic Retail Bank. The Bank was established on 19 January 2006 in the Kingdom of Bahrain with paid-up capital of BD 120 million (US$ 318 million) and was the largest IPO in the Kingdom’s history with subscriptions reaching over BD 2.7 billion (US$ 7 billion). The Bank commenced commercial operations on 17 April 2006. Al Salam Bank was listed in Bahrain Bourse on 27 April 2006 and subsequently on Dubai Financial Market (DFM) on 26 March 2008. Al Salam Bank offers its customers a comprehensive range of innovative and unique Shari’a-compliant financial products and services through its extended strong network of branches and ATMs utilizing the state-of-art technologies to meet various banking requirements. In addition to its Retail Banking services, the Bank also offers Corporate Banking, Private Banking, Investment Banking as well as Treasury Services. The Bank's high-caliber management team comprises of a highly qualified and internationally experienced professionals with proven expertise in key areas of banking, finance and related fields. Key factors that contribute to the Bank’s distinct market differentiation include: • Strong paid-up capital base; • Pre-eminent founding shareholders; • High-caliber management team; • State-of-the-art IT infrastructure; • Innovative, tailor-made Shari’a-compliant product solutions; • Universal business model covering deposits, financing and investment products and services. Al Salam Bank is adopting internationally recognized standard’s and best practices in areas such as corporate governance, compliance and risk management, operating with the highest levels of integrity, transparency and trust. As a Shari'a-compliant bank, Al Salam Bank is actively seeking towards building a stronger Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to the various communities in which it invests and operates.
501 to 1000 staff
Ithmaar Bank
Ithmaar Bank B.S.C.(closed)(“Ithmaar Bank”) is a Bahrain-based Islamic retail bank that is licensed and regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain and provides retail, commercial, treasury & financial institutions and other banking services. Ithmaar Bank is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ithmaar Holding B.S.C.(formerly named Ithmaar Bank B.S.C.) which is listed on the Bahrain Bourse and Boursa Kuwait. Ithmaar Bank provides a diverse range of Sharia-compliant products and services that cater to the financing and investment needs of individuals and institutions. Ithmaar also maintains a presence in overseas markets through its subsidiary, Faysal Bank Limited (Pakistan).
201 to 500 staff
Bbk Bank Of Bahrain And Kuwait
BBK is a leading retail bank delivering Brighter banking experiences to retail and corporate banking customers since 1971! Based in the Kingdom of Bahrain with an international presence that spans the Middle East and South Asia, BBK is regarded as a banking industry pioneer, bringing innovative products and services that transform the customer experience and elevate the financial services industry. The Bank’s elevated product and service offerings include award winning e-channels, Special Needs equipped branches and Financial Malls, Mobile Apps, Cardless Cash Withdrawals, Interactive Teller Machines (ITM’s), Instant Card Issuance and Statement Printing Machines, Contactless Cards, and MaxWallet; a virtual wallet application. BBK has also remained at the forefront of the credit card business in Bahrain with the Bank’s Credit Card Centre, CrediMax, becoming the number one provider of premium services to credit card users in the Kingdom. The Bank is dedicated to community investment and supports various initiatives and charities that work to enhance societies and economies. In particular, the Bank has been highly recognized for its work towards empowering women, and with one of the highest Bahrainisation levels in the country, is committed to supporting the development of local Bahraini talent.
501 to 1000 staff
Ahli United Bank
Ahli United Bank B.S.C.(c)(”AUB Group”) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Kuwait Finance House K.S.C.P ("KFH Group"). In alignment with our Group structure, AUB Group has changed its name to Kuwait Finance House B.S.C.(c) on 10 July 2025. Please follow our new Linkedin page- Kuwait Finance House B.S.C.(c)(Page URL- bahrain-kfh)
1001 to 5000 staff
Ahli United Bank Group
AUB is a fully-fledged commercial institution and investment bank providing wealth management, retail, corporate, treasury, offshore and private banking. Ahli United Bank - Bahrain : Ahli United Bank, the largest publicly traded commercial lender in Bahrain, was incorporated as a private company in May AUB's ordinary shares are listed on Bahrain Stock Exchange since August and the Kuwait Stock Exchange since June 2006. Ahli United Bank is geared towards growth through the development of a larger client base in the Gulf states. The evolution of future mergers and acquisitions in the Gulf region remains central to the bank's expansion strategy. AUB reported a consolidated net profit of USD 94.3 million for the three months period ended 31 March 2008, an increase of 37% compared to the same period last year. Ahli United Bank - Kuwait : Ahli United Bank (formerly Bank of Kuwait and Middle East) prides itself of the prestigious standing it has built among local banks, not only for having been the first bank ever inaugurated in Kuwait and the first building block in the edifice of the banking industry in Kuwait, but also for having the potential to position itself in the lead for over 75 years since it was affiliated to a British bank in 1941 under the name “Imperial Bank of Persia”, by virtue of a concession that was sanctioned by Kuwait’s ruler; H.H late Sheikh Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. In 1971, the term of the concession awarded to the British Bank in the Middle East expired and the bank was ultimately owned by the Kuwaiti government and Kuwaiti citizens. Meanwhile, the name of the bank changed to Bank of Kuwait and Middle East (BKME). BKME kept on its outstanding performance achieving more accomplishments particularly after it has obtained its national birth certificate as a 100% Kuwaiti bank.
1001 to 5000 staff
Alubaf Arab International Bank B.S.C
ALUBAF visualizes to provide effective solution to all international banking services and its products and services broadly comprise of Treasury, Trade finance and Loans.
51 to 200 staff
Bahrain Middle East Bank B.S.C. Bmb
Licensed by the Central Banking of Bahrain as a Conventional Wholesale Bank since December 1980, Bahrain Middle East Bank B.S.C (c) has been a pioneer in providing innovative banking services for over four decades operating from the Kingdom of Bahrain. At BMB, we combine international quality expertise with a detailed and practical understanding of the local and regional markets. We are dedicated to the utmost levels of transparency with our shareholders, partners and the entire industry. We aspire to being the first port of call for international businesses eyeing our region, and for local businesses seeking international partners. We are committed and aim to provide superior, flexible and innovative banking services & products to cater all our clients, while maintaining a sharp focus on professionalism and integrity. We capitalize on our extensive worldwide and domestic knowledge to offer Conventional and Sharia Compliant services & products to satisfy all our clients’ needs. These services & products are presented through our main business lines, which are as follows: – Treasury Services – Institutional Banking – Corporate Banking – Private Banking As part of the many services the Bank offers, we specialize in providing Trade Finance services like Factoring which is receivables financing through discounting of invoices. Since 2012, we have financed over $2.2 billion of commodity exports, primarily from Asia to over 50 major multi-national companies in Europe and the North America. We are also focused on providing Asset Management Services and Custody & Administration Services, that will make Bahrain Middle East Bank B.S.C (c) your one-stop shop.
11 to 50 staff
Zenj Exchange Company Wll
Zenj Advance Remittance Service fast, reliable money transfers, Draft, Telex and Swift transfers. Online remittance Turbocash, Turboremit, MoneyGram, Instant Cash and Door to Door.
11 to 50 staff
Al Ebdaa Bank For Microfinance
11 to 50 staff
Altheqa Gate
Establishes in 2018 in the Kingdom of Bahrain as a Banking Equipments and Service provider for banking technologies ( CDM, VTM, ATM, Kiosk, and much more). Specialized in managed services and end to end solutions in addition to a variety of different technologies and services.
11 to 50 staff
Bcgcm
BCGCM are a leading provider of financial services. Our flexibility and broad range of experience has enabled us to fulfill our customers’ needs in a variety of services whilst still enabling us to utilize our core experience in corporate finance and investment banking. BCGCM has a group of affiliated offices in the MENA Region. BCGCM Middle East acts as the headquarters for the Middle East regional offices establishment and development and is becoming the company of choice for companies and high net worth individuals internationally.
11 to 50 staff
State Bank Of India, Retail Branch Bahrain
State Bank of India, Bahrain, was established in January 1977 as an Offshore Banking Unit, with a vision to synergize the trade and industrial business related banking requirements between Indian and the Gulf. The Offshore Banking unit was started to cater to the business needs of customers from all over the Gulf and other parts of the world except Bahrain. The branch is now named as the Wholesale Banking Branch (WBB) and has grown in size in terms of business volumes and profits. The Retail operations of State Bank of India started with the setting up of the Retail Branch on 2nd January 2007. Over the period, the Retail Banking Branch (RBB) Has grown to have a respectable standing among the Retail Banks of Bahrain. The branch has a total customer base of over The branch caters to the banking needs of the Corporates as well as Individuals through its corporate Banking and Retail Banking division. It also supports the Non Resident Indian community in Bahrain by providing NRI Services.
11 to 50 staff
State Bank Of India Wbb Bahrain
SBI Wholesale Bank Bahrain was established in 1977 as an Offshore Banking Unit. The branch started meeting the growing relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and India. Later in 2007, SBI opened a Retail Banking Branch to cater to Individuals. Today, we have an active global trade desk offering a variety of products. We offer quick and reliable remittance facilities to India and other countries at competitive rates through our partner Exchange Companies in the GCC region. We actively participate in global syndications besides meeting the India related business needs of GCC companies. A team of committed and motivated staff offer a variety of services and financial products at competitive pricing. Mr. Munna Prasad Thakur is presently the Country Head & Chief Executive Officer of SBI WBB operations. Official account for State Bank of India, Wholesale Bank Branch Bahrain. If you have a query, please email to Disclaimer: SBI WBB Bahrain shall bear no responsibility for confidentiality of information shared with SBI WBB Bahrain through LinkedIn.
11 to 50 staff
Al Baraka Islamic Bank - Bahrain
Al Baraka Islamic Bank is one of leading financial institutions in the Islamic banking sector. Throughout its history of more than three decades, since its establishment in 1984, the bank has played a prominent role in building the infrastructure of the Islamic finance industry. The bank also played a significant role in promoting the Islamic finance industry and publicizing its merits. The bank enjoys a good reputation and high standing with the community in Bahrain in Particular, and in the Gulf, Arab and Islamic worlds in general. بنك البركة الإسلامي، هو أحد المؤسسات المالية البحرينية الرائدة في مجال الصيرفة الإسلامية، وقد تأسس البنك في العام 1984. وطوال تاريخه العريق الممتد لأكثر من 30 عاماً، لعب البنك دورا بارزا في تأسيس البنية التحتية لصناعة المال الإسلامية، كما كان للبنك دور كبير في الترويج للصناعة المالية الإسلامية والتعريف بمزاياها العديدة، ويحظى البنك بسمعة طيبة ومكانة كبيرة وسط المجتمع البحريني بشكل خاص والخليجي والعربي والإسلامي بوجه عام. Al Baraka Islamic Bank B.S.C (c) الصفحة الرسمية لبنك البركة الاسلامي ش.م.ب.(م) Call Center: 973 - 13 300400 مركز الاتصال مرخص من قبل مصرف البحرين المركزي كبنك تجزئة إسلامي Licensed as an Islamic Retail Bank by CBB
201 to 500 staff
Nec Remit
NEC Remit NEC Remit is an online product of NEC-Money Exchange, Kingdom of Bahrain. NEC Remit is available in web and mobile app mode (iOS 8.0 and Later, Android 5.0 and Later). NEC Remit leverages the strength of NEC- Money Exchanges international banking relationships to offer bank remittance within minutes at excellent rates across a broad range of corridors. NEC Remit enables customers to send money from their office or the comfort of their own home by making a secure debit card payment online. Currently NEC Remit Offers Transaction to India and Philippines - Credit in Minutes For More Queries Contact : E-mail : nec.digital@nonoo.com | Phone : 17230767 | web : Business Team Contacts: For India : 66763003 | 66763005 For Philippines : 66763006 | 66763009
11 to 50 staff
Bmi Bank
BMI Bank, a subsidiary of Al Salam Bank – Bahrain, is a retail bank, registered in Bahrain and regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain. The Bank offers its customers a complete range of innovative and unique financial products and services through its extended network of 10 branches and 28 ATMs as at the end of 2013. The Bank reported a net profit of USD 8.8 million (BD 3.3 million) for the fiscal year ended 31st December 2013, an increase of 577% as compared to 2012 which represents its second full-year of profitability as well as its tenth straight net quarter of profit. Total assets at the end of 2013 stood at USD 1.9 billion (BD 0.7 billion) with an excellent Capital Adequacy Ratio of over 16% and very strong liquidity as reported during 31st December 2013. On the 8th of September 2013, the Board of Directors of Al Salam Bank-Bahrain (ASBB) and BMI Bank announced that they had resolved to merge the two entities. Correspondingly the previous shareholders of BMI Bank approved the business combination with ASBB at the Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) held on the 7th of November 2013 following a similar approval by the shareholders of ASBB during its EGM on the 8th of October 2013.The business combination would be carried out by way of exchanging 11 ASBB shares for each BMI Bank share wherein ASBB would acquire 58,533,357 BMI Bank shares of BD1 each and issue 643,866,927 ASBB shares of 100 fils each. As of the 30th of March 2014, both Banks updated their respective CRs to give effect to the share swap and consequently BMI Bank’s new Shareholders on record is now ASBB and ASBB Business Holding. BMI Bank operates an international branch in Qatar, owns and operates the Diners Club cards franchise in Bahrain and has a 21.33% shareholding in Gulf African Bank – Kenya.
201 to 500 staff
Ila Bank
ila is a Digital, Mobile-Only Bank based in Bahrain and Jordan. We’re a new type of bank – one that’s built around you. Your life. Your needs.
51 to 200 staff
Kuwait Finance House-Bahrain
Kuwait Finance House-Bahrain is a leading provider of Islamic commercial and investment banking services. Established in January 2002 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Kuwait Finance House-Kuwait, an industry leader for more than 40 years and specializes in conceptualizing the development and introduction of innovative, Sharia'a compliant banking and investment products, all of which are delivered by a staff of experienced and dedicated professionals that are empowered to think innovatively and act strategically. KFH-Bahrain pioneers the introduction of compelling financial solutions in a fast-growing, high-demand Islamic banking industry. It is our mission to take Islamic banking and finance to new heights through an unwavering focus on innovation and the desire to deliver excellence in everything we do including the development and offer of a broad and integrated range of products and services that are in perfect harmony with Shari'a principles. This commitment to excellence is further combined with a commitment to long term relationships with customers and to the markets in which we operate with a view towards- Creating wealth and assets for our stakeholders - Supporting advancements and growth in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) economies and others in which we invest; and - Promoting awareness and the use of Islamic banking and financing vehicles worldwide. Our mission and our commitment are backed by a robust financial position and a long and proven heritage of ingenuity, integrity and thought-based leadership.
201 to 500 staff
Albaraka Bank Lebanon S.A.L
AlBaraka Bank s.a.l, is a member of the Association of Banks in Lebanon (ABL) holding number 109 on the List of Lebanon Banks since its inception in 1992. AlBaraka Bank s.a.l was the first developing bank in Lebanon that operated in compliance with Islamic Shariah under the Fiduciary Contracts Law (no. 520) dated June 6 1996. The Bank became a full-fledged Islamic Bank immediately following the issuance of the Islamic Banking Law (no. 575) in 2004. AlBaraka Bank s.a.l, by the support of highly qualified and experienced staff, seeks always to provide its customers with appropriate financial solutions that comply with Islamic Shariah and focuses on managing and enhancing their wealth. In addition, AlBaraka Bank s.a.l offers a wide range of products and services that meet almost every financial and banking need of its customers. AlBaraka Bank s.a.l is a member of AlBaraka Banking Group (ABG), an Islamic group of banks with a wide geographical presence, in the form of subsidiary units and representative offices. ABG is considered now the largest Islamic Banking Group in the region. AlBaraka Bank s.a.l (Lebanon) has successfully registered as a member of AEG with the US-IRS, Our Lead is AlBaraka Banking Group-Bahrain, our GIIN is We are fully compliant with FATCA regulations, local authority and our Lead requirements. Please contact our Compliance Officer at AlBaraka Bank s.a.l.(Lebanon) for any further queries related to FATCA.
51 to 200 staff
Aub Bahrain
AUB is a fully-fledged commercial institution and investment bank providing wealth management, retail, corporate, treasury, offshore and private banking. Ahli United Bank - Bahrain : Ahli United Bank, the largest publicly traded commercial lender in Bahrain, was incorporated as a private company in May AUB's ordinary shares are listed on Bahrain Stock Exchange since August and the Kuwait Stock Exchange since June 2006. Ahli United Bank is geared towards growth through the development of a larger client base in the Gulf states. The evolution of future mergers and acquisitions in the Gulf region remains central to the bank's expansion strategy. AUB reported a consolidated net profit of USD 94.3 million for the three months period ended 31 March 2008, an increase of 37% compared to the same period last year. Ahli United Bank - Kuwait : Ahli United Bank (formerly Bank of Kuwait and Middle East) prides itself of the prestigious standing it has built among local banks, not only for having been the first bank ever inaugurated in Kuwait and the first building block in the edifice of the banking industry in Kuwait, but also for having the potential to position itself in the lead for over 75 years since it was affiliated to a British bank in 1941 under the name “Imperial Bank of Persia”, by virtue of a concession that was sanctioned by Kuwait’s ruler; H.H late Sheikh Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. In 1971, the term of the concession awarded to the British Bank in the Middle East expired and the bank was ultimately owned by the Kuwaiti government and Kuwaiti citizens. Meanwhile, the name of the bank changed to Bank of Kuwait and Middle East (BKME). BKME kept on its outstanding performance achieving more accomplishments particularly after it has obtained its national birth certificate as a 100% Kuwaiti bank.
1001 to 5000 staff
Bahrain Development Bank
BDB commenced its operations on January 20, 1992 as the country's leading Development Financial Institution. The Government has entrusted the Bank with a crucial task of promoting investments in Bahrain, with the aim of diversifying the economic base, creating new employment opportunities for Bahrainis and contributing significantly to the overall socio-economic development of the Kingdom. Bahrain Development Bank offers a wide range of distinctive financial and advisory services specifically designed to meet SME’s special needs. Whether your plan is to launch a new entrepreneurial venture, expand or diversify business in the Kingdom, BDB provides you with advice and support in developing the financial resources for your project since BDB’s core mission is to develop SME’s.
51 to 200 staff
Iibanks
With a footprint that spans the Middle East, East Africa, West Africa and the Caribbean, our banking operations include Retail & Commercial Banking, Transactional Banking and Asset Management.
51 to 200 staff
Capital Consulting Bahrain
Capital Consulting is a business consulting firm licensed by the Ministry of Industry Commerce in the kingdom of Bahrain and operates under a unique and successful model that takes into account that the firm’s core value must exceed clients’ expectations at all times. This is achieved through strong and Unique Value Proposition based Strategic Alliances with a network of some of the finest banks and companies in the region. Capital Consulting specializes in a wide range of Banking, Finance, Technology and Real estate services and is linked to a satellite of specialized companies, banks and service providers from different parts of the world. Our clients spread over different countries from the GCC. Contact Details info@capitalme.com 17217155
1 to 10 staff
Bahrain Association Of Banks
The Bahrain Association of Banks (BAB) was established by a Ministerial decree in 1979, and registered under the central bank of Bahrain in 2010.BAB brings together banking institution of all sizes and charters in kingdom of Bahrain and works towards enhancing Bahrain image as the financial hub of the Middle East.
11 to 50 staff
