BBK Announces Platinum Sponsorship of the Bahraini Banks Reception in Washington

29 Sep 2025

BBK, a leading provider of retail and corporate banking services in the Kingdom of Bahrain, is proud to announce its Platinum Sponsorship of the Annual Bahraini Banks Reception in Washington, D.C., taking place on 16 October 2025. The event, organized by the Bahrain Association of Banks (BAB), coincides with the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, and will bring together senior representatives and delegations from Bahraini banks as well as from global financial and banking institutions across the public and private sectors. On this occasion, Mr. Yaser Alsharifi, Group Chief Executive of BBK, emphasized the Bank’s continuous commitment over the years to supporting this important event, which represents a prominent platform for Bahraini financial and banking leaders to engage with their international counterparts. He noted: “As a Domestic Systemically Important Bank (D-SIB), we recognize our responsibility to contribute to building bridges of cooperation with leading international financial institutions.” Mr. Alsharifi added: “This support underscores the important role BBK plays in reinforcing Bahrain’s regional and international standing as an attractive investment gateway, encouraging constructive dialogue on the future of the economy and finance, and highlighting the competitiveness, resilience, and heritage of the Kingdom’s banking sector. By doing so, we aim to advance Bahrain’s national economic aspirations and the objectives of Vision 2030.” He further expressed his appreciation to BAB, stating: “We highly value the dedicated efforts of the Bahrain Association of Banks in organizing this outstanding platform, which provides an important opportunity to strengthen financial dialogue, showcase the achievements of Bahrain’s banking sector, and reinforce collaboration with financial and regulatory institutions. BBK remains committed to supporting all initiatives that align national efforts on the global stage with the goal of building a prosperous financial future for Bahrain and the wider region.”