Central Bank Of Bahrain

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CBB seals BD2bn currency swap deal with UAE Central Bank

Wed, 08 Apr 2026

The Central Bank of Bahrain has signed a currency swap deal with Central Bank of UAE that has a nominal value of BD2 billion (AED20 billion), with a tenor of five years. This reaffirms the duo’s shared commitment to expanding monetary co-operation as well as boosting trade and investment ties.

Finance & Capital Market

Bahrain central bank leaves overnight rate unchanged at 4.25pc

Wed, 29 Apr 2026

The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) has announced its decision to maintain the overnight deposit interest rate unchanged at 4.25% follaoing a review conducted by the CBB to maintain monetary and financial stability in the kingdom.

Finance & Capital Market

Bahrain’s banking sector operating at highest levels of readiness

Thu, 12 Mar 2026

The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) affirmed that the kingdom’s banking and financial sector continues to operate at the highest levels of readiness amid the current regional developments and the repercussions of the Iranian aggression taking place in the region.

Finance & Capital Market

Central Bank of Bahrain slashes interest rates

Thu, 11 Dec 2025

The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) has announced its decision to cut the overnight deposit interest rate by 25 basis points from 4.5% to 4%, reported BNA. The comes as part of CBB’s measures to maintain monetary and financial stability in the kingdom in light of developments in international financial markets.