BBK as Exclusive Banking Partner to The Royal Bahrain Concours 2026

TDT | Manama

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Where the Gulf & the World’s Most Exclusive Cars Meet

• Royal Bahrain Concours confirms its return for 2026, taking place on Friday 6 – Saturday 7 November 2026 at the Royal Golf Club.

• BBK announced as Exclusive Banking Partner in a new three-year partnership through to 2028, marking a significant milestone in the continued growth of the event

• Building on the success of its inaugural edition, the GCC’s premier concours will once again showcase an exceptional curation of international collector cars

The announcement is accompanied by confirmation of a new three-year partnership with BBK, which joins the Royal Bahrain Concours as its Exclusive Banking Partner through to 2028. The long-term agreement marks a significant milestone in the continued development of the Kingdom’s most prestigious automotive event.

Building on the success of its xinaugural edition, the Royal Bahrain Concours 2026 will once again bring together the finest collector cars from the Gulf and around the world, set against the prestigious backdrop of the Royal Golf Club. The event will showcase an exceptional curation of historically significant cars, alongside a wider celebration of automotive culture, craftsmanship and luxury lifestyle.

James Brooks-Ward, Chairman of the Royal Bahrain Concours, commented: “We are very proud to confirm the dates for Royal Bahrain Concours 2026 following the outstanding success of last year’s inaugural event, which brought together an exceptional collection of 60 cars alongside more than 200 members’ cars from the GCC’s leading car clubs.

“We are also delighted to enter a three-year partnership with BBK as our Exclusive Banking Partner. This reinforces our shared commitment to the longterm growth of the Concours and Bahrain’s position on the international concours stage. The 2026 edition promises to build on the success of last year’s event, and we look forward to sharing further details in the months ahead.”

Yaser Alsharifi, Group Chief Executive of BBK, added: “Entering into a three-year partnership with the Royal Bahrain Concours reflects BBK’s belief in building meaningful, longterm collaborations that deliver lasting value. The Royal Bahrain Concours is an event of international calibre that celebrates heritage, excellence and innovation, and we are proud to support its growth as Exclusive Banking Partner over the coming years.”

Renowned for its exceptional facilities, the Royal Golf Club will once again provide an elegant backdrop for the event, reflecting Bahrain’s cultural prestige and its growing reputation as a luxury destination for international showcases.