NBB Bags MEED Awards

TDT | Manama

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Bahrain’s National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has secured two top accolades at the MEED MENA Banking Excellence Awards 2025, reinforcing its leadership position in the Kingdom’s financial services sector.

NBB was named Best Retail Bank – Bahrain and received the award for Best Payment Ecosystem Integration for Corporates for its innovative banking platforms DigiCorp and DigiConnect.

Usman Ahmed, Group Chief Executive Officer at NBB, described the double honour as a testament to the bank’s commitment to delivering exceptional customer service and pioneering digital experiences across Bahrain’s banking industry.

Retail banking excellence

NBB’s recognition as Best Retail Bank – Bahrain highlighted its continuous drive to enhance customer experience through digital innovation.

The bank introduced a new youth-oriented product and upgraded its mobile services, allowing users to open accounts instantly, apply for credit cards and access personal finance solutions via the app.

In a significant step towards sustainability, NBB also opened Bahrain’s first carbon-free banking branch in Madinat Khalifa.

The building achieved the US Green Building Council’s prestigious LEED Platinum certification, underscoring NBB’s dedication to responsible banking and environmental stewardship.

The bank’s Yalla Family Account has empowered parents to set up accounts for their children and monitor spending, helping younger customers learn savings and budgeting skills in a secure environment.

Corporate banking leadership

In the corporate sector, NBB was recognised for the success of its digital banking platforms DigiCorp and DigiConnect.

These solutions offer streamlined treasury management, real-time rate calculations, and seamless mobile app connectivity, reducing manual processes and improving operational efficiency for large corporations and SMEs.

Since launch, the platforms have driven growth in corporate client acquisition and transaction volumes, strengthening NBB’s role in supporting Bahrain’s business community.

Ed James, Head of Content and Analysis at MEED, commended NBB’s performance, noting that the bank’s innovative approach and customer-first mindset have set a strong example for regional peers.

With its dual victory at the MEED MENA Banking Excellence Awards, NBB has underlined its strategic focus on customer-centricity, operational excellence and its ongoing contribution to the Kingdom’s financial sector.