About BAB
Profile
The Bahrain Association of Banks (BAB) was established by a Ministerial decree in 1979 and registered under the central bank of Bahrain in 2010. BAB brings together banking institution of all sizes and charters in kingdom of Bahrain and works towards enhancing Bahrain image as the financial hub of the Middle East.
Mission
Upgrade and advance the sector to be aligned with the Kingdom’s vision and strategies and the International Financial standards. Also, advocate the interest of members in full cooperation with stakeholders and aspire to develop the relevant legislation and services to meet the economic and society development.
Vision
Leading financial sector to an international scale, through increasing efficiency and productivity of the Financial Industry in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Objectives
The Association aims to protect and advocate the interests of the industry by working towards the Kingdom of Bahrain being:
The Association delivers its key aims through
In addition, fifteen permanent committees consisting of representatives from member banks were established to give deeper and more comprehensive institutional dimension for the activities and functions of the association. This also allows for greater participation from all members of the association to enable the association of perform its functions.
