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Finance & Capital Market

NBB signs MoU with BDSMEs to accelerate SME growth

Wed, 22 Apr 2026

National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Bahrain Development of Small and Medium Enterprises Society (BDSMEs) to strengthen support for the Kingdom’s SME ecosystem.

Finance & Capital Market

NBB announces 3-month financing and credit cards deferral options

Wed, 15 Apr 2026

National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has announced a three-month deferral option for its retail customers, effective from April 15.

Finance & Capital Market

BBK-NBB merger ‘on track for completion this year’

Wed, 01 Apr 2026

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.

Finance & Capital Market

NBB transitions back to 100% operational capacity

Sat, 28 Mar 2026

The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has announced the transition back to 100% operating capacity across its headquarters and branches in the kingdom starting from March 29, with the exception of its Bahrain International Airport branch which will remain closed until further notice.

Finance & Capital Market

National Bank of Bahrain net profit up 4% to $225.7m in 2025

Tue, 17 Feb 2026

National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has reported a 4% increase in its net profit attributable to the shareholders for the year ended 31 December 2025, reaching a record BD85.1 million ($225.7 million). The fourth quarter net profit was up 12% to BD18.2 million.

Finance & Capital Market

NBB's strategic vision delivers high returns: GCEO

Mon, 29 Dec 2025

National Bank of Bahrain's (NBB) strategic vision has enhanced its agility in adapting to the rapidly changing global and regional landscape, while delivering the highest return on equity amongst its peers with a 50% growth in earnings per share over the last 5 years, said Usman Ahmed, Group Chief Executive Officer of NBB.

Energy, Oil & Gas

NBB named Forum Partner for Sustainability Forum Middle East 2026

Mon, 29 Dec 2025

Sustainability Forum Middle East (SFME) has announced National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) as a Forum Partner for its 4th edition, taking place on January 27–28, 2026 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Bahrain, in the presence of Dr Mohamed Bin Daina, Minister of Oil & Environment and Special Envoy for Climate Affairs, and with the support of the Supreme Council for Environment.

Finance & Capital Market

NBB recognised with Citi 2024 STP Award for treasury excellence

Sun, 28 Dec 2025

The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has been awarded the Citi 2024Straight-Through Processing (STP) Award in recognition of its performance in treasury payment processing.

Finance & Capital Market

NBB, BBK sign MoU to advance merger talks under clear framework

Mon, 03 Nov 2025

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.

Finance & Capital Market

NBB appoints new group Chief Operating Officer

Sun, 26 Oct 2025

The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has announced the appointment of Nabeel Mustafa as Group Chief Operating Officer.