Moody’s change on Bahrain credit outlook welcomedBahrain Association of Banks (BAB) has welcomed the decision of Moody's to change its outlook for the country to stable from negative, while maintaining its sovereign issuer rating at B2. BAB is expecting that Standard & P More… |
Bahraini banks post $873m nine-month profitsBahrain's seven local retail banks listed on the Bahrain Stock Exchange posted a net profit of $ 873 million in the first nine months of 2018, 14 per cent increase over the same period last year, the Bahrain Association of Banks (BAB) said. More… |
Top level speakers for Bahrain fintech forumBahrain Association of Banks (BAB) has announced a high level line of speakers for its Annual Banking Forum, which this year focuses on “FinTech: Opportunities & Challenges” in Bahrain’s banking industry. Bei More… |
BAB names special committee on VATThe Bahrain Association of Banks has launched a committee on value added tax, comprising 35 members representing 24 banks and Bahraini financial institutions, in preparation for implementing the value added tax in the kingdom next year. More… |
Waqfe, BAB sign deal for internship programmeBahrain-based Waqfe, a leading fintech solutions provider, recently signed a collaboration agreement with the Bahrain Association of Banks, to enable 40 talented Bahrainis to acquire skills in the financial services industry through a structured More… |
Waqfe, BAB sign deal for internship programmeBahrain-based Waqfe, a leading fintech solutions provider, recently signed a collaboration agreement with the Bahrain Association of Banks, to enable 40 talented Bahrainis to acquire skills in the financial services industry through a structured More… |
BAB names strategic partners for fintech forumBahrain Association of Banks (BAB) has named National Bank of Bahrain, Al Baraka Banking Group, Venture Capital Bank and Gulf International Bank as strategic partners for its upcoming annual fintech forum. The forum, focussing on More… |
BAB to hold dialogue of banking institutionsBahrain Association of Banks (BAB) will hold its first open dialogue with its members, non-members and partners of the association on October 8. This meeting will particularly address mechanisms to enhance the More… |
Bab Al Shams Desert Resort, Meydan Hotel win top awardsBab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa and The Meydan Hotel were recently recognised by World Travel Awards during its 25th annual Awards, with two prestigious awards. Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa was named ‘Middle Eas More… |
'Hurafuna' Handicrafts Festival draws over 63,000 visitorsThe third edition of the ‘Hurafuna’ Handicrafts Festival was a huge success, attracting more than 63,000 visitors, including Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix visitors. Hosted by the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority More… |