Al Salam Bank B.S.C

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Ticker/ISIN
SALAM_BAH
BH000A0J2481
Market/Country
Dubai Financial Market
United Arab Emirates

About Al Salam Bank B.S.C

Al Salam Bank Profile

 

Establishing its headquarters in the Kingdom of Bahrain in 2006, Al Salam Bank has since cemented its reputation as the fastest growing bank in the Kingdom and a highly influential force in the Islamic banking industry on a regional level. Leveraging on its robust financial standing as the industry’s strongest in asset capital, the Bank has a proven track record in risk mitigation and effectively shifting to market dynamics, through its agile and aggressive growth strategy.

 

The Bank has adopted a digital-first mindset to meet the modern-day needs of its clientele, delivering curated financial solutions and a seamless, transformative customer experience. Harnessing the power of data-backed insights and state-of-art technology, Al Salam Bank offers a comprehensive range of innovative and unique Shari’a-compliant financial products and services through its extended network of branches and ATMs. In addition to its diverse range of retail banking services, the Bank also provides corporate banking, private banking, asset management, international transaction banking as well as treasury services.

 

Al Salam Bank’s competitive edge lies in its unrivalled approach to nurturing client relationships, fuelled by a deeply-rooted ethos in humanizing the customer journey through personalization, convenience, and efficiency, creating a refined and rewarding client experience. The Bank prides itself on its solution-oriented philosophy, curating tailored solutions with its clients’ financial needs at the epicenter of everything they do.

 

With a Bahrainization rate of 92%, Al Salam Bank considers its people to be its most valued asset. The Bank has prioritized the wellbeing of its human capital, empowering them with the requisite tools, training and opportunities to create an inspired workforce dedicated to the pursuit of excellence. Championing a highly energetic and collaborative work environment, Al Salam Bank fosters a culture of innovation which celebrates collective achievements.

 

Encouraging a socially responsible culture from within to drive positive change, the Bank is committed to supporting the social and financial wellbeing of the community in which it resides. Driven by the shared passion of its people to form deep relationships with clients, the Bank aims to create solutions to help its customers meet their financial goals in a sustainable manner.

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ONE App, powered by Al Salam Bank, has launched a new feature called the "Digital Marketplace," which offers users instant access to a wide range of digital vouchers and gift cards from various local and international merchants at competitive prices. This feature aims to provide a flexible and secure shopping experience, allowing users to easily browse, select, and purchase vouchers or gift cards, which are activated immediately upon purchase. The marketplace includes options such as retail stores, delivery apps, digital subscriptions, and telecom services, offering users diverse choices. Haitham Al-Haddad, General Manager of ONE App, highlighted the app's commitment to delivering innovative digital solutions and enhancing user experience. The Digital Marketplace is part of ONE App's broader mission to offer smart financial solutions that promote financial independence and help users manage their finances more effectively.
Al Salam Bank has launched the 2025 Danat Savings Scheme, the largest in Bahrain's history, with a total prize value exceeding BD 4 million. The scheme includes three grand prizes totaling BD 3 million, with two individual prizes of BD 1 million each and a third prize of BD 1 million shared among ten winners. For the first time, a monthly grand prize of BD 100,000 will be awarded, alongside 50 monthly cash prizes of BD 500 and 50 youth prizes of BD 200 for clients aged 10 to 18. A monthly loyalty prize of BD 1,000 will also be available for Danat Plus account holders. Clients earn draw entries based on their investment amounts, with additional benefits for Danat Plus account holders. The scheme aims to promote saving and investment, offering opportunities to transform clients' lives. Since its inception, the Danat Savings Scheme has awarded over BD 15 million in prizes to more than 8,000 winners, including grand prizes such as luxury villas and gold bars. The 2025 scheme was launched following the announcement of the 2024 grand prize winner to maintain excitement and encourage participation.
Al Salam Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Eagle Hills Diyar to offer real estate financing solutions for clients interested in purchasing residential units in Marassi Bay, Marassi Terraces, and Palace Residences in Bahrain. The collaboration aims to enhance homeownership opportunities by providing competitive profit rates, a grace period of up to six months, and loyalty reward points. Clients will also receive a complimentary consultancy session for interior design. Mr. Anwar Murad of Al Salam Bank expressed the partnership's goal to provide innovative financing solutions, while Dr. Maher Al Shaer of Eagle Hills Diyar highlighted the strategic step in offering attractive financing options. This agreement aligns with Al Salam Bank's strategy to enhance its real estate financing offerings and support the housing sector.
Al Salam Bank in Bahrain has achieved the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Certification for its Shari’a Audit Department for the second consecutive time. This certification, awarded by Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance Limited and accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service, makes Al Salam Bank the first Islamic bank in Bahrain to receive this recognition. The certification highlights the bank's commitment to global quality management standards and reflects the efforts of its Shari’a Audit Department in maintaining high professional standards. The ISO 9001:2015 certification is a renowned standard for quality management, ensuring improved performance, quality control, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Mr. Ehab Ahmed, Deputy CEO of Corporate Affairs at Al Salam Bank, expressed satisfaction with the achievement, emphasizing the bank's dedication to adopting best practices, enhancing operational efficiency, and providing quality banking services.
Al Salam Bank B.S.C has announced that its Board of Directors will hold a meeting on Tuesday, 13 May 2025, at 10:00 am to discuss and approve the financial results for the period ending 31 March 2025. This announcement is directed to the Bahrain Bourse and Dubai Financial Market. The notice is signed by Ali Yusuf Al Khaja, Head of Compliance and MLRO.
Al Salam Bank B.S.C held its General Assembly Meeting on Wednesday, 19 March 2025, from 11:00 am to 12:10 am at The Ritz Carlton, Al Ghazal Hall 3 in Bahrain. The meeting was chaired by H.E. Shaikh Khalid Bin Mustahail Al Mashani. The quorum for the Annual General Meeting (AGM) was 75.43%, and for the Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM), it was 75.51%. Attendance was broken down into 0.06% personal attendance and 75.37% proxy attendance, with electronic voting also being utilized. The meeting included decisions and resolutions from the General Assembly.
Al Salam Bank B.S.C. announced that on March 13, 2025, it sold 55,000,000 treasury shares on the Bahrain Bourse. This transaction reduced the bank's total holding of treasury shares from 100,932,001 to 45,932,001, representing 1.672% of the issued share capital. The information was communicated to both the Bahrain Bourse and the Dubai Financial Market. The announcement was made by Ali Yusuf Al Khaja, the Head of Compliance and MLRO, and included the company seal.
Al Salam Bank, in partnership with Solidarity Bahrain, has launched a Ramadan campaign offering a 15% cashback on comprehensive Takaful Motor insurance. This offer, valid until March 31, 2025, is available to Al Salam Bank clients who own or plan to purchase a vehicle. Additionally, clients can receive a 15% discount on Takaful Travel and Takaful Property insurance during Ramadan. The bank aims to provide seamless access to these services through various channels and emphasizes its commitment to Sharia-compliant products. Mr. Mohammed Buhijji, Head of Retail Banking, highlighted the campaign's goal of offering value-added benefits to reduce clients' financial burdens. For more information, clients can visit the bank's website, contact via WhatsApp, or use the Skiplino app to book an appointment.

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Al Salam Bank has launched a pre-summer campaign for its VISA Credit and Multi-Currency Prepaid Cardholders, offering the chance to win a fully paid holiday among other prizes. For every BD 50 spent using these cards from 5th May to 30th June 2024, customers will receive one entry into the prize draw. The main prize includes a trip for two to Istanbul, with a four-night stay at a 5-star hotel and a choice of two unique experiences. Three other winners will receive BD 2,000 credited to their cards for their summer vacations. The bank also offers exclusive pre-summer foreign exchange rates for its Multi-Currency Prepaid Cardholders.

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Al Salam Bank B.S.C, licensed and regulated as an Islamic Retail Bank by the Central Bank of Bahrain, has announced the results of its Board of Directors election. The election took place during the Annual General Meeting held on 31st March 2024. The elected members include Ahmed Habib Kassim, Alhur Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Hisham Saleh Al Saie, Khalid bin Mustahil Al Mashani, Matar Mohamed Al Blooshi, Salim Abdullah Al Awadi, Salman Saleh Al Mahmeed, Tariq Abdul Hafidh Al Aujaili, and Zayed Ali Al Amin. The announcement was made to both the Bahrain Bourse and the Dubai Financial Market.

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Al Salam Bank has teamed up with Solidarity Bahrain to offer an exclusive Ramadan promotion for their credit and prepaid cardholders. The offer, which runs from the start of Ramadan until 21 April 2024, gives a 5% discount on new motor, travel, home, domestic helper, and personal accident insurance policies issued through Solidarity Bahrain. The discount can be availed by using a promo code consisting of the first four digits of their card followed by "ALSALAM". In addition to the discount, clients can also earn double reward points on all insurance transactions during the campaign period. The initiative is part of the bank's strategy to provide double rewards during Ramadan and improve the overall banking experience for its clients.

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Al Salam Bank has partnered with food delivery platform talabat to offer exclusive discounts to its clients during the holy month of Ramadan, from 11 March to 10 April. The bank will offer instant discounts to its Visa Credit and Prepaid cardholders for their Ramadan and Eid purchases made on talabat. The discount is 30% for orders of BD 10 or more, capped at BD 3, with a card usage limit of four times during the offer period. The bank's Head of Retail Banking, Mohammed Buhijji, said the initiative aligns with the bank's commitment to supporting the social and financial wellbeing of its community. The offer does not include transactions made through Apple Pay and Samsung Pay.

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