Ebdaa Named Best Microfinance Company in Bahrain for 2026

TDT | Manama

Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com

Ebdaa Microfinance Company has been named “Best Microfinance Company in Bahrain 2026” at the Global Banking & Finance Review Awards.

The award recognises the company’s track record in providing financing tailored to entrepreneurs’ needs, helping them develop their businesses and build a sound foundation for sustainable growth. It also acknowledges Ebdaa’s contribution to financial inclusion and economic and social development in the Kingdom of Bahrain., said: “We are proud to receive this international recognition, which reflects Ebdaa’s standing in the microfinance sector and the strength of our business model. Our focus has always been on supporting entrepreneurs with productive businesses and providing responsible financing that helps their enterprises grow and remain viable over the long term."

“This recognition reinforces our commitment to advancing financial inclusion in Bahrain, while reminding us that considerable work remains to fulfil our ambitions. We will continue to develop our financial and non-financial services, improve access for the communities we serve, and pursue innovation and partnerships that address their evolving needs.” 

Professor Badr El Din Ibrahim added that the award reflected international confidence in the company’s business model and provided further motivation to develop its services and strengthen its support for entrepreneurship, creating more opportunities for business owners and helping their ventures grow across Bahrain.

Established in 2011, the UK-based Global Banking & Finance Review Awards recognise achievement across the financial sector. Winners are selected through an independent assessment against criteria including institutional performance, innovation, strategic impact and the quality of financial solutions. The awards attract participation from financial institutions in more than 150 countries worldwide.