BisB Hosts National Day Celebration Event for Employees

Press release

Published December 19th, 2021 - 05:58 GMT

BisB Hosts National Day Celebration Event for Employees

During the event

Highlights

Bahrain Islamic Bank (BisB) hosted an exclusive event for its employees to celebrate the 50th National Day of the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Bahrain Islamic Bank (BisB) hosted an exclusive event for its employees to celebrate the 50th National Day of the Kingdom of Bahrain. The event took place at the Bank's headquarters on 14th December 2021, and it hosted a number of activities celebrating Bahrain’s culture and rich heritage.

Commenting on the occasion, Chief Executive Officer of BisB, Mr. Hassan Jarrar, said: “I am truly honored to be celebrating this special day with all of BisB’s employees, and I would like to take this opportunity to extend our warmest congratulations to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. We also express our deep appreciation and gratitude to the Kingdom's leadership for its wise vision and directions to spur further growth and prosperity. At BisB, we are proud to call ourselves Bahraini, today and every day, and we are pleased with the tremendous growth over the past 50 years, and in BisB’s contribution to this success story."

During the event, a traditional Liwa band played local music, while employees enjoyed a variety of traditional food stations showcasing locally sourced food. BisB's team from various departments got the opportunity to engage with one another in a celebratory ambience, creating memorable memories at the ‘Selfie Station’.

BisB takes pride in being part of national celebrations and remains committed to playing an integral role in achieving the Kingdom's vision, goals and objectives. Through its several initiatives and activities, BisB continues to support its team and the local community at large, as part of its leading position in the Islamic banking sector.

Background Information

Bahrain Islamic Bank

Incorporated in 1979 as the first Islamic bank in the kingdom of Bahrain, and the fourth in the GCC. Bahrain Islamic Bank (BisB) has played a pivotal role in the development of the Islamic banking industry and the Kingdom’s economy. The Bank operates under an Islamic Retail banking licence from the Central Bank of Bahrain and is listed on the Bahrain Bourse.

At the end of 2016, the Bank’s paid up capital was BD 101 million, while total assets stood at BD 1042 million. The Bank’s modern branch network comprises 5 branches, 4 innovative financial malls, and 56 ATMs located throughout the Kingdom. A steadfast focus on continuous innovation, strong corporate governance and risk management, employee development, and the use of state of the art technology to deliver superior customer service, has cemented Bahrain Islamic Bank’s position as the leading Sharia’a – compliant bank in the Kingdom.