Al Salam Bank B.S.C

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.
Latest Pressrelease Summaries from Al Salam Bank B.S.C
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On 26th October 2023, Al Salam Bank B.S.C announced the purchase of 265,000 treasury shares from the Bahrain Bourse and Dubai Financial Market. This acquisition increased the bank's total holding of treasury shares from 41,699,191 to 41,964,191, representing 1.604% of the issued share capital. The bank is licensed and regulated as an Islamic Retail Bank by the Central Bank of Bahrain.
Al Salam Bank in Bahrain has partnered with several leading service providers to offer innovative financial solutions for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). These solutions, which include digital services, business solutions, mobile POS services, insurance products, payment gateway management solutions, and financial auditing services, will be available at competitive rates. The initiative aligns with the bank's commitment to client-centric services and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals. The launch was held at the bank's headquarters and coincided with the opening ceremony of the eleventh edition of the World Small and Medium Enterprises Day.

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Al Salam Bank B.S.C. has announced the purchase of 270,000 treasury shares on the Dubai Financial Market on 25 October 2023. This acquisition increases the bank's total holding of treasury shares from 41,429,191 to 41,699,191, constituting 1.593% of the issued share capital. The bank is licensed and regulated as an Islamic Retail Bank by the Central Bank of Bahrain, with its headquarters located in Manama, Bahrain.
On 24th October 2023, Al Salam Bank B.S.C announced that it had purchased 353,445 treasury shares on the Bahrain Bourse and Dubai Financial Market. This purchase increased their total holding of treasury shares from 41,075,746 to 41,429,191, equivalent to 1.583% of issued share capital. The bank is licensed and regulated as an Islamic Retail Bank by the Central Bank of Bahrain and is headquartered in Manama, Bahrain.
The Board of Directors (BOD) meeting in which the purchase decision was made does not have a specified date. The competent authority approved the purchase on 15th August 2023. The buyback program for treasury shares started on the same day and ended on 12th November 2023. The size of the buyback program was 10%. The purchase was made on 23rd October 2023, with 365,573 shares bought at an average price of 0.181 fils. These shares represent 1.570% of the issued capital. Approximately 220,625,000 shares remain for purchase. Ali Yusuf Al Khaja is the name of the company chairman or his delegate. The company is Al Salam Bank B.S.C.
Al Salam Bank has added the UAE Dirham to the available currencies on its Multi-Currency Prepaid VISA Card. Other currencies on the card include the Bahraini Dinar, US Dollars, Euro, British Pound, and Turkish Lira. This addition is part of the bank's efforts to provide flexible payment solutions. Clients can get the card in any available currency through the mobile app, self-service kiosks, or bank branches. The card also offers a chance to win cash prizes, discounts on various services, secure transactions, easy top-ups, and ATM withdrawals. It does not charge any currency exchange fees.
The Board of Directors (BOD) meeting to decide on the purchase does not have a specified date. The competent authority approved the purchase on 15th August 2023. The buyback program for treasury shares started on the same day and ended on 12th November 2023. The size of the buyback program was 10%. The purchase took place on 22nd October 2023. The number of shares purchased was 419,223 at an average price of 0.182 fils. This accounts for 1.556% of the issued capital. Approximately 221,000,000 shares remain for purchase. The company chairman or his delegate is Ali Yusuf Al Khaja. The company is Al Salam Bank B.S.C. This is a post share buyback announcement.
Al Salam Bank B.S.C., based in Manama, Bahrain, announced that it has purchased 319,408 treasury shares on the Bahrain Bourse and Dubai Financial Market on October 19, 2023. This purchase has increased the bank's total holding of treasury shares from 39,971,542 to 40,290,950, which represents 1.540% of the bank's issued share capital. The bank is licensed and regulated as an Islamic Retail Bank by the Central Bank of Bahrain.
Al Salam Bank has partnered with ERA Real Estate for the Khudur Homes project in Diyar Al Muharraq, Bahrain. As per the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the bank will provide exclusive financing offers for purchasing Khudur Home Villas, with no administrative costs or downpayments, and free property insurance. The bank aims to facilitate easy access to homes for its clients. The housing units are available on a freehold basis at prices starting from BD 120,000.
On October 18, 2023, Al Salam Bank B.S.C announced the purchase of 282,000 treasury shares on the Bahrain Bourse and Dubai Financial Market. This purchase has increased the total holding of treasury shares from 39,689,542 to 39,971,542, which represents 1.527% of the issued share capital. The announcement was made by Ali Yusuf Al Khaja, the Head of Compliance and MLRO of the bank.