10 February 2016
Move is in alignment with the Bank's strategic business objectives

Manama: As part of the Bank's strategic business objectives, Bahrain-based Bank Alkhair, an Islamic wholesale bank, announced that it has moved its entire Bahrain operation to the 26th floor of Harbour Towers - West within Bahrain Financial Harbour. The move was announced by Mr. Yousif Al Shelash, Chairman of Bank Alkhair and Mr. Angus Campbell, Chief Executive Officer of Financial Centre Development Company, the owner of Harbour Towers in the presence of senior management from both parties.

Commenting on the move, Mr. Al Shelash said: "Bank Alkhair has a strong commitment to Bahrain and our strategic objective is to bolster our business by continually building exceptional value for our stakeholders and contributing to economic growth. The new offices represent one of a range of recent significant developments for the Bank, which includes our new senior management team. We selected Harbour Towers at Bahrain Financial Harbour as our new home since it has similar values to our own in reflecting Bahrain's dynamic economy and due to its competitive offer. We look forward to further strengthening our position at the forefront of the industry as a regional international financial institution."

Mr. Campbell said: "We are delighted to welcome Bank Alkhair to Harbour Towers at Bahrain Financial Harbour. This is a substantial vote of confidence in Bahrain's position as a major financial hub in the Gulf Region.  Harbour Towers at Bahrain Financial Harbour is already home to many of the leading firms in the financial services industry and other sectors. Bahrain has a dynamic economy, a liberal business environment, zero corporate and personal taxation, world-class infrastructure and a young and highly educated workforce. Our aim was to ensure that Bank Alkhair's relocation to Harbour Towers at Bahrain Financial Harbour was a quick and smooth one, and we welcome them to the very heart of business in Bahrain".

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About Bank Alkhair
Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Bahrain, Bank Alkhair is an Islamic wholesale bank licensed by the Central Bank of Bahrain, with an international presence in Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Malaysia and Turkey. Bank Alkhair has completed several landmark transactions since its inception, including the establishment of t'azur, a regional Takaful company and the acquisition of Bahrain Financing Company (BFC), the oldest and one of the leading foreign exchange and remittance houses in the GCC.

www.bankalkhair.com

About The Harbour Towers at Bahrain Financial Harbour
The Harbour Towers at Bahrain Financial Harbour is the premier go-to business address set in the heart of Bahrain's capital, Manama. A distinctive and highly prominent landmark on Bahrain's skyline, it is one of the most desirable business destinations in the GCC, purpose-built to symbolise Bahrain's dynamic and liberal business environment. The largest office building in the kingdom, the Harbour Towers offers a first class experience with intelligent technology, secure facilities, unrivalled panoramic views and generous parking. Harbour Towers comprises 52 floors of offices with more than 100,000 square metres of Grade A office space. The adjoining Harbour Gate offering a range of units for commercial uses and business support services as well as a variety of F&B options and parking for over 3,000 cars.

Contact:
Neena Punnen
H+K Strategies, Bahrain
Neena.punnen@hkstrategies.com 
+973 17533532

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