12 July 2015
BBK, Bahrain's pioneer in retail and commercial banking, underlined its ongoing support for the Bahrain Association of Banks (BAB) Banks by donating BD 19,000 to the Association.

A cheque was presented by Mr. Abdulkarim Bucheery, BBK's CE to Dr. Waheed Al Qassim, BAB's CEO at a ceremony at BBK's headquarters on 7th July 2015. Commenting on BBK's financial support, BBK CE Mr. A.Karim Bucheery said "BBK  is keen to support such entities considering their focus and active role in the field of Bahrain economy and society development, that will reflect on us for a brighter future", BAB CEO Dr. Waheed Al Qassim said: "BAB is undergoing a major re-evealuation of the services we offer to our members and this donation will be of great value to our new work".

As one of the major financial institutions in Bahrain, providing regular contributions to various humanitarian causes and societies throughout the years, BBK has supported entities including major clubs, charity funds and social initiatives. These initiatives are aimed at achieving the sole goal and vision of a brighter future and community in the Kingdom of Bahrain. 

BAB, established by a Ministerial decree in 1979, brings together almost over 60 banking institutions of all sizes and charters in the Kingdom of Bahrain and works towards enhancing Bahrain's image as the financial hub of the Middle East.  BAB's mission is to serve its members by representing and advocating the interests of the Kingdom's banks and showcasing them as pre-eminent providers of financial services in the region.  Working closely with the Central Bank of Bahrain, BAB assists it with formulating banking policy and regulation.

For further information please contact: Mayan Ghaith, PR & Events Officer Telephone: (+973)1782 3005; Email: events@banksbahrain.org

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