Arab Banking Associations & Unions
- Chairman: Dr. Adnan Ahmed Yousif
- Deputy Chairman: Mr. Ahmed Abdulrahim Mohammed
- Chief Executive Officer: Doctor Wahid Al-Qasim
- Country: Kingdom of Bahrain
- Establishment Date: 01/01/1979
- Headquarters Address: NBB Tower | Office 141 | Floor 14 Building 113 | Road 383 | Block 316 – Government Avenue – Kingdom of Bahrain
- P.O. Box: 1034 Manama
- Tel.: (+973)-17-823000
- Fax: (+973)-17-820700
- Website: www.banksbahrain.org
- E-mail: info@banksbahrain.org
- Membership in the UAB: Non Member
| Objectives & Functions |
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| To represent the interests of the banking community in Bahrain nationally and internationally. |
| To promote Bahrain as an international financial centre of excellence. |
| To work closely with the highest levels of government on banking policy and regulations affecting the banking sector. |
| To assist in developing plans, proposals and strategies for the ad-vancement of Bahrain`s banking sector. |
| To provide a forum for member banks to meet and hold open dis-cussions. |
| To participate in, and support, professional conferences, seminars and delegations, and hosting functions for visiting senior bankers and other official representations from overseas. |
| To form various committees and sub-committees to examine specific issues of importance. |
| To support professional training and developing in the banking sector through the Bahrain Institute of Banking & Finance. |
