Our Profile, Mission & Objectives

BAB Profile

Established in 1979 by Ministerial Decree, the Bahrain Association of Banks is the professional association of banks in the Kingdom of Bahrain. In 2007 there were 94 members banks of the Society.

Our Mission

The Bahrain Association of Banks represents and advocates the interests of all the various licensed financial institutions in Bahrain and works closely with the Central Bank of Bahrain and other government authorities at the highest levels on issues of banking policy and regulation, as well as actively promoting Bahrain as an international financial centre.

Our Objectives

The Association works on behalf of its members in many ways with the following objectives :

• To represent and advocate the interests of the banking community in Bahrain nationally and internationally.
• To promote Bahrain as an international finance centre of excellence overseas.
• To work closely at the highest levels of government on banking policy and regulation affecting the banking and finance sector, in particular in cooperation with the Central Bank of Bahrain.
• To assist in developing plans, proposals and strategies for the advancement of Bahrain’s banking sector.
• To provide a forum for member banks to meet and hold open discussions, through regular meetings, hosting of overseas delegations, creation of task forces, conferences, seminars and other professional gatherings.