Established in 1957

Established in 1957, we are the Kingdom’s first locally owned bank. A proudly Bahrain brand, we continue to develop our capabilities every day, across the years, using our expertise to better serve those who put their trust in us. Regionally present and dedicated to our local community, our history is Bahrain’s.  

NBB's Vision and Mission

Vision: Enriching lives by contributing to economic development through seamless financial solutions and sustainable outcomes Mission: • Delivering an exceptional customer experience every time • Creating real impact for communities through our sustainability-led initiatives • Being the employer of choice by attracting, developing and retaining exceptional talent • Consistently delivering attractive shareholder returns

Vision & Mission
2019

Launched a new Brand Identity

NBB Launched the Bank’s new brand identity as part of the transformation journey

  • 2022
    2022

    1st in the Kingdom, 2nd in the Arab World

    Refinitiv ESG Scoring for Banking Services Companies

  • 2022
    2022

    Euromoney Awards for Excellence

    Middle East’s Best Bank for Corporate Responsibility - Best Bank for ESG in Bahrain - Best Bank for SME Banking in Bahrain - Best Bank for CSR in Bahrain

  • 2022
    2022

    Mena Banking Excellence Awards

    Best Retail Bank in Bahrain

  • 2020
    2020

    NBB received 2 Euromoney Middle East Awards for Excellence 2020

    NBB named 'The Middle East's Best Bank Transformation' as well as the 'Best Bank in Bahrain' at the Euromoney Middle East Awards for Excellence 2020 for the second consecutive year

  • 2019
    2019

    Launched a new Brand Identity

    NBB Launched the Bank’s new brand identity as part of the transformation journey

  • 2019
    2019

    NBB named “Best Bank in Bahrain”

    NBB named “Best Bank in Bahrain” at the Euromoney Middle East Awards for Excellence 2019

  • 2019
    2019

    Successfully acquires a majority stake in Bahrain Islamic Bank

    NBB successfully acquires a majority stake in Bahrain Islamic Bank as part of the Bank’s efforts to further develop its Islamic activities and to offer clients a range of both conventional and Islamic banking services locally and regionally

     

NBB in Numbers

23
Operating Branches

3
Operating Countries

Bahrain, KSA and UAE

90
ATMs

26
CDMs

3
ITMs

NBB in growth

NBB is publicly listed on the Bahrain Bourse with a strong local stakeholder profile. Owned 44.94% by private and institutional shareholders, 44.18% Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company, wholly-owned by the Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and 10.88% by the Social Insurance Organisation. 

 

NBB is a majority stakeholder (78.81%) of Bahrain Islamic Bank (BisB), which was a result of a strategic development plan to expand our presence in the Islamic Banking market, further enabling us to become more relevant in Sharia-compliant businesses and geographies. 

 

Our efforts are focused on capturing business opportunities locally, regionally and internationally and our Abu Dhabi and Riyadh branches lead the way in this initiative.  

 

With the largest network of 23 branches and over 90 ATMs in Bahrain, NBB is paving the way for innovation and convenience for local and regional customers.