BBK supports the “Banks of Bahrain” reception in Washington D.C.

08 Aug 2024

BBK has extended its support to a key networking event organized by the Bahrain Association of Banks in Washington D.C., next October, coinciding with the International Monetary Fund and World Bank meetings. The event will see a wide presence of Bahraini banks and high-level delegations from the government and private financial and banking sectors.

Dr. AbdulRahman Saif, Group Chief Executive of BBK, emphasized that the Bank is keen on supporting such initiatives to highlight Bahrain’s financial status globally and the outstanding achievements of the banking sector over the years. He stated that the support provided by the Bank aligns with its strategy to continue its national role in supporting Bahrain’s development and promoting its leading banking sector.

Dr. Saif commended the efforts of the Bahrain Association of Banks in organizing the reception of Bahraini banks at this event and their work in launching various initiatives that effectively contribute to supporting the national economy and encouraging investors from all over the world to choose Bahrain as their preferred investment destination, thereby advancing various economic and developmental activities.

Dr. Waheed Al-Qassim, CEO of the Bahrain Association of Banks, expressed his gratitude to BBK for its ongoing support for the reception of Bahraini banks, stating that this support reflects the Bank’s firm commitment to supporting all efforts aimed at enhancing the growth and prosperity of the Bahraini banking sector and elevating the kingdom’s name in all global forums related to the banking industry.

He added that the primary goal of the association through this event is to highlight Bahrain’s financial and banking services, the pioneering role played by banks in the sector’s advancement, as well as the investment opportunities available in the Bahraini financial services market. These opportunities are to attract international institutions to establish their headquarters in Bahrain for their expansion plans. He also confirmed that the association looks forward to the support and participation of many banks and financial institutions in Bahrain for this event.