Manama, Bahrain - 29 August 2011 - The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) announces that the monthly issue of the Sukuk Al-Salam Islamic securities for the BD 18 million issue, which carries a maturity of 91 days, has been oversubscribed by 178%.

The expected return on the issue, which begins on 31 August 2011 and matures on 30 November 2011, is 0.70%.

The securities are issued by the CBB on behalf of the Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain.

This is issue No. 124 of Sukuk Al-Salam securities.

© Press Release 2011