Events
Bringing together
Industry leaders, experts, and professionals through events that drive collaboration, innovation, and growth in the financial sector.
Upcoming Events
BAB Digital Innovation Award
Innovation remains a cornerstone of our industry’s growth. BAB’s FinTech Award aims to recognize excellence and emerging technologies within the financial services industry. This award will highlight pioneering initiatives, successful collaborations, and transformative solutions that contribute to the advancement of the financial ecosystem in Bahrain and the wider region.
Contact UsBahrain Banks Reception
Held alongside the prestigious IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings, this exclusive reception will serve align Bahrain’s financial sector and the global financial community. We will host senior representatives from Bahrain, international financial institutions, regulators, and global industry leaders. This event offers a prime platform for networking, strengthening strategic relationships, and promoting Bahrain’s financial sector on the international stage.
Register NowBAB Dialogue
An exclusive high-level roundtable bringing together senior financial sector executives to discuss strategic industry priorities, emerging trends, regulatory developments, and the evolving policy landscape. The session will provide a platform for meaningful dialogue, the exchange of insights, and collaboration on key issues shaping the future of the financial services sector.
Register NowInternational Banks Day
International Banks’ Day is observed annually on 4 December following the United Nations General Assembly resolution adopted in 2020, based on an initiative presented by BAB in 2019. To mark this important day, we will bring together distinguished leaders and representatives from the banking and financial sector.
Register NowPast Events
BAB and Bahrain Bourse Host Strategy Session Highlighting Capital Market Development Plan 2026–2028 "Elevate"
BHB, in collaboration with BAB, held a strategic session to discuss the Capital Market Development Plan 2026–2028 'Elevate', as part of the two organizations' ongoing efforts to advance Bahrain's capital market development roadmap.
BAB Human Capital Committee Holds a Workshop on Advancing Human Resources Development in the Financial Sector
BAB's Human Capital Committee held a discussion session on developing human resources in the banking and financial sector, as part of ongoing efforts to shape the Committee's strategic roadmap.
BAB And BENEFIT Discuss Strategic Roadmap 2025-2027
BAB, in collaboration with BENEFIT, held a working session to discuss the company's 2025–2027 Strategic Roadmap, as part of the two organizations' ongoing efforts to advance digital transformation in Bahrain's financial sector.
International Banks Day Gala Dinner
Celebrating International Banks Day and recognizing the achievements and contributions of Bahrain's banking sector.
Bahraini Women's Day Engagement
BAB hosted a networking event on the occasion of Bahraini Women's Day, celebrating the achievements and contributions of women across the banking and financial sector.
BAB Unveils Twelve Strategic Committees to Drive Sector wide Development
BAB approved twelve new specialized committees covering core areas of banking and financial work, strengthening its role in advancing the sector's growth in the Kingdom.
Bahrain Banks Reception 2025
BAB hosted its annual Bahrain Banks Reception, bringing together banking executives, regulators, and international financial leaders.
Celebrating 100 Years of Banking in Bahrain: 1920 - 2020
Under the Patronage of His Royal Highness the late Prince Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa the Prime Minister, the Kingdom of Bahrain celebrated, the centennial of the first bank in the country on October 27th 2020.