Manama: Bahrain Bourse (BHB), a licensed exchange by the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB), has announced its membership with the Bahrain Association of Banks (BAB). This move aims to reinforce collaboration with financial markets and support the development of Bahrain's capital markets through structured dialogue and stakeholder engagement.
According to Bahrain News Agency, Bahrain Bourse will actively participate in the Investment and Capital Markets Committee. This reflects its commitment to strengthening ties between capital markets and the banking sector, amid increasing alignment across financial services and regulatory frameworks. The membership facilitates ongoing discussions between Bahrain Bourse and key stakeholders in the banking and financial sectors to align priorities, address shared challenges, and promote initiatives that benefit the broader capital markets ecosystem.
Shaikh Khalifa bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, CEO of Bahrain Bourse, emphasized that joining the Bahrain Association of Banks underscores the bourse's dedication to collaboration, responsible market development, and financial sector engagement. He highlighted that the membership is integral to Bahrain Bourse's strategy for sustainability and responsible business, fostering transparency, inclusive engagement, and long-term value creation.
Shaikh Khalifa also expressed enthusiasm about working with BAB and its members to advance sector-wide priorities and contribute to shaping the future of Bahrain's financial services industry.
Zeeba Askar, CEO of BAB, commented on the growing cooperation between the banking sector and capital markets, as evidenced by Bahrain Bourse's membership. She stated that BAB is eager to collaborate closely with Bahrain Bourse through coordinated engagement and shared initiatives to bolster the development and resilience of Bahrain's financial sector.