National Bank of Bahrain
The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) was established in 1957 as the first locally owned bank and is licensed by the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) as a conventional retail bank. Today, the Group's operations span across the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It also includes Bahrain Islamic Bank, their Islamic subsidiary, which was established in Bahrain in 1979 as the first Islamic bank.
The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has been a pillar of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s economic and social development. It provides essential financial services for citizens and businesses nationwide, strengthening its status as a regional financial hub. The Bank works tirelessly to deliver on its vision of “Enriching lives by contributing to economic development through seamless financial solutions and sustainable outcomes".
Headquarters
Kingdom of Bahrain, Manama
Overseas Branches
United Arab Emirates (UAE), Abu Dhabi & Dubai
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), Riyadh
Ownership
Private and institutional shareholders: 45.09%
Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company: 44.06%
Social Insurance Organisation: 10.85%
2024 Awards
Euromoney Awards for Excellence:
- Bahrain’s Best Bank for ESG 2024
- Middle East Best Bank for Corporate Responsibility
- Bahrain’s Best Bank for Corporate Responsibility
MEED MENA Banking Excellence Awards:
- Best Retail Bank in Bahrain 2024
References
- ^ "About NBB". NBB. Retrieved 25 January 2011.