NBB Recognised by Euromoney Middle East Awards for Excellence 2022

NBB Recognised by Euromoney Middle East Awards for Excellence 2022

The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has been recognised by the Euromoney Middle East Awards for Excellence 2022 as the “Middle East’s Best Bank for Corporate Responsibility”, “Best Bank for ESG in Bahrain”, “Best Bank for SME Banking in Bahrain” and “Best Bank for CSR in Bahrain” – marking a significant achievement and testament to the Bank’s strong business performance and sustainability strides. The awards ceremony was held on 23rd June 2022 in Fairmont Hotel, the Palm in Dubai in the presence of NBB’s senior executives and management team. Elliot Wilson, Editor at Euromoney said: “Giving has been National Bank of Bahrain’s recurring theme since its inception. It enshrined philanthropy in its core values in 1980 and channels 5% of net profit to worthy causes. NBB co-launched Education Finance, a financial solution designed to support parents of students who would like to invest in the educational paths and futures of their children, and published its inaugural financial and sustainability report. Moreover, the amount and scope of initiatives launched in the ESG field in 2021 has been highly impressive. These include finance schemes for sustainable products, financial support for initiatives and projects, as well as launching initiatives aimed at reducing environmental