Manama:The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has been honored with two additional awards at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026. The bank received recognition as Bahrain's Best Bank for ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and Bahrain's Best Bank for Large Corporates.
According to Bahrain News Agency, these accolades bring NBB's total awards for the year to three, following its earlier success as Bahrain's Best Retail Bank at an event in Dubai. Euromoney praised NBB's advancements in digital banking and its efforts in financial inclusion and fraud risk reduction. Subah Abdullatif Al Zayani, Chief Executive of Retail Banking, noted the bank's commitment to enhancing everyday banking experiences while ensuring transaction security and adapting to customer needs.
The award for corporate banking highlighted NBB's growth in treasury and risk management, including the deployment of approximately USD 3 billion and participation in a Bapco Energies sukuk transaction. Ali Abdulkarim, Group Chief Executive for Corporate and Commercial Banking, mentioned that the bank's client relationships now extend beyond traditional financing, focusing on liquidity needs and supporting complex decision-making.
In terms of sustainability, NBB has progressed by implementing a sustainable finance framework and integrating ESG considerations into credit risk assessments, as well as reducing energy consumption. Zaina Alzayani, Group Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer, emphasized the importance of sustainability in decision-making and capital allocation, aligning with Bahrain's development priorities.