BisB hosts its annual event ‘Celebrating the Spirit of Innovation and Collaboration’ virtually

BisB hosts its annual event ‘Celebrating the Spirit of Innovation and Collaboration’ virtually

Bahrain Islamic Bank (BisB) hosted its annual tech-driven event, #BisB, virtually under the theme of ‘Celebrating the Spirit of Innovation and Collaboration' on Sunday December 6th, 2020 event. The event was broadcast via the Bank's YouTube channel, witnessing an unrivaled turnout by officials in the banking and finance sector in Bahrain, in addition to media, social media influencers, and customers. ‘Dana', Head of Simplification and the first virtual employee at Bahrain Islamic Bank, moderated the discussion sessions during the event. #BisB 2020 featured a welcome note from Hassan Amin Jarrar, Chief Executive Officer at BisB, followed by a speech from Dr. Esam Abdulla Fakhro, Chairman of BisB, addressing the challenges that spawned radical changes across the banking sector. Dr. Fakhro highlighted BisB's acquisition under the NBB Group, affirming that the integration process is proceeding smoothly, and together the two Banks will provide a unified force, further leading to stronger economic growth. Hassan Amin Jarrar, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of BisB, shed light on BisB's key achievements, success stories, and key innovations launched during the year. This included being the first bank in the Kingdom to usher in electronic Know Your Customer (e-KYC) technology, which results in a more