Al Salam Bank-Bahrain has officially opened its newest branch at Al Raya Mall in Riffa, offering 24-hour eBanking services and a drive-through ATM.

The opening ceremony was held in the presence of the executive director of Banking Supervision at the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) Khalid Hamad Abdulrahman, Group CEO Rafik Nayed, deputy CEO Anwar Murad and other key members of the Executive Management.

The Bahrain National Football Team players were among the VIP guests, and were each awarded BD1,000 ($2.636) which went towards Danat Savings Scheme accounts as valuable prizes to commemorate their Arabian Gulf Cup victory.

The awards also entitle each team player to enter the $1.5 million Al Dana draw, the Kingdom’s largest cash prize. Al Salam Bank also awarded Sayed Mohammed Jaffar, team captain, a luxury car for receiving the highest number of votes in a Bank social media competition, held during the Cup final.
Replacing the previous Mashtan branch, the new larger branch, strategically located in Al Raya Mall, Riffa, offers a full range of Shari’a-compliant banking services. The branch is fitted with an iBank kiosk and a drive-through ATM providing customers with convenient access to banking products and services around the clock, seven days a week.

Al Salam Bank Group CEO Rafik Nayed said: “In line with our objectives to continuously enhance our offerings, provide tailored services and improve the customer journey, we are pleased to inaugurate our latest full-fledged branch in Al Raya Mall, Riffa. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the CBB and all our stakeholders for their support and congratulate the Bahrain National Football Team on winning the 24th Arabian Gulf Cup, a momentous victory for the Kingdom of Bahrain.”

Al Salam Bank head of Retail Banking Mohammed Buhijji said: “Our new branch, which complements our strong network of 10 branches and 28 ATMs, reaffirms our commitment to be more accessible to our customers. The strategically located branch offers convenient access, a drive-through ATM and ample parking.”  - TradeArabia News Service