Bahrain Association of Banks

Advancing Bahrain’s Financial Sector

Supporting the growth, collaboration,
and innovation of Bahrain’s financial sector

About BAB

Our Impact
in Numbers

105+

Years of Banking

40+

Member Banks

45+

Years of Serving

15

Permanent Committee

About BAB

Bahrain Association of Banks

The Bahrain Association of Banks (BAB) represents licensed banking institutions in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Established to support collaboration across the financial sector, BAB works closely with regulators, financial institutions, and industry stakeholders to strengthen Bahrain’s position as a leading regional financial hub. The association facilitates dialogue, promotes industry initiatives, and supports the development of banking professionals and financial services across the Kingdom.

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Industry Committees

Industry Committees enable collaboration among member banks to address sector priorities and support sustainable growth.

AML & Compliance

Promoting best practices in regulatory compliance, anti-money laundering, and financial crime prevention across Bahrain’s financial sector.

Cybersecurity

Strengthening cooperation among banks to enhance cybersecurity awareness, resilience, and protection of financial infrastructure.

Digitalization & FinTech

Supporting digital transformation, financial technology innovation, and the development of modern banking services.

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Member Banks

Our member banks represent a diverse and dynamic financial sector, working together to support financial stability, innovation, and economic growth in Bahrain.