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<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Kingdom of Bahrain, 15 February 2026: Al Salam Bank marked 2025 as an exceptional year, achieving significant milestones that further cemented its position as one of the region\u2019s fastest-growing financial institutions. The Bank was recognized by the Euromoney Awards for Excellence as the Best Retail Bank in Bahrain for 2025, a distinction regarded as one of the most competitive and respected honors in the global financial industry. With more than one thousand institutions vying for Euromoney\u2019s awards annually, this accomplishment reflects the Bank\u2019s strategic commitment to redefining the retail banking experience through advanced digital capabilities, enhanced customer-centric services, and a forward-looking operational model.<\/p>\n
The prominence of this award lies in its affirmation of the Bank\u2019s substantial progress within retail banking. Al Salam Bank has succeeded in establishing an integrated and innovative banking ecosystem characterized by sophisticated digital offerings, diversified financing solutions, and an expanded suite of premium credit cards designed to enrich customers\u2019 daily financial interactions. The initiatives collectively positioned the Bank as the fastest growing and most innovative retail banking institution in Bahrain.<\/p>\n
Parallel to the distinguished Euromoney accolade, Al Salam Bank\u2019s broader achievements further strengthened its institutional standing and market positioning. The Bank was named Bank of the Year 2025 by The Banker, published by FT Specialist, one of the financial sector\u2019s most authoritative and globally recognized awards honoring institutions that demonstrate excellence in innovation, governance, financial performance, and long-term value creation. Additionally, Group CEO Mr. Rafik Nayed was selected among the Top Influential CEOs for 2025 by Forbes Middle East, in recognition of his transformative leadership and his efforts to embed a human-first, intelligence-driven approach across the Bank\u2019s operations.<\/p>\n
Further affirming its leadership in Islamic finance, the Bank received the Best Islamic Bank in Bahrain 2025 award from International Business Magazine Awards. This was complemented by two recognitions from the World Business Outlook Awards, naming Al Salam Bank both Best Islamic Bank Bahrain 2025 and Best Islamic Retail Bank in Bahrain 2025, distinctions that underscore its continued commitment to pioneering innovation within the Islamic banking sector. The Bank\u2019s accomplishments were additionally acknowledged by Global Business Outlook, which honored Mr. Rafik Nayed as Best Islamic Banking CEO – Bahrain 2025, while also recognizing the Bank as Most Customer-Centric Islamic Bank in Bahrain 2025, further highlighting its dedication to service excellence.<\/p>\n
This succession of recognitions coincided with robust financial performance, demonstrated by a 30.2% increase in net profit attributable to owners\u2019 of the Bank and 14.0% growth in assets on year-on-year basis for 2025, representing a strengthened market position and sustained operational momentum. The Bank\u2019s financial results reinforce the effectiveness of its long-term strategy, which has placed retail banking at the core of its sustainable growth trajectory and expanding market impact.<\/p>\n
Through this succession of distinguished recognitions, Al Salam Bank continues to reinforce its status not only as a high-performing institution but as a leading force shaping the future of banking in the region. As the Bank advances into the next chapter of its trajectory, it does so with a strengthened foundation, a clear strategic vision, and a renewed commitment to digital transformation, operational excellence, and long-term value creation for its clients, partners, and communities.<\/p>\n
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