The proposed merger between Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait (BBK) and the National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) remains on track for potential completion this year, despite ongoing regional economic challenges, a Gulf Daily News report said.
Sustainability Forum Middle East (SFME) announced BBK as a Lead Partner for its upcoming fourth edition, taking place on January 27–28, 2026, at the Four Seasons Hotel in Bahrain, in the presence of Dr. Mohamed bin Mubarak Bin Daina, Minister of Oil and Environment, Special Envoy for Climate Affairs, and with the support of the Supreme Council for Environment.
The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) and Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait (BBK) have announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance discussions regarding the potential merger under a clear and collaborative framework.
