Al Salam Bank secures 90.4% acceptance from Bahraini Saudi Bank shareholders

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Al Salam Bank-Bahrain
Headquartered in the Kingdom of Bahrain, Al Salam Bank-Bahrain (B.S.C.) is a dynamic, diversified and differentiated Islamic bank.
• Key factors that contribute to the Bank's distinct market differentiation include:
• Strong paid-up capital base;
• Pre-eminent founding shareholders;
• High-caliber management team;
• State-of-the-art IT infrastructure;
• Universal business model covering deposits, financing and investment services;
• Innovative, tailor-made Shari'a-compliant solutions;
• Firm commitment to corporate and social responsibility.

Incorporated on 19 January 2006 in the Kingdom of Bahrain with a paid-up capital of BD120m ($318m), Al Salam Bank-Bahrain B.S.C. commenced commercial operations on 17 April 2006. The Bank operates under Islamic principles in accordance with regulatory requirements for Islamic banks set by the Central Bank of Bahrain.

The Bank's high-caliber management team comprises highly qualified and internationally experienced professionals with proven investment expertise in key areas of banking, finance and related fields. Management and staff are supported by a world-class Information Technology (IT) infrastructure and the latest 'smart' working environment.

Al Salam Bank-Bahrain is committed to adopting internationally recognized standards and best practices and operates with the highest levels of integrity, transparency and trust.

The Bank is equally committed to its role as a concerned corporate citizen, actively seeking ways to contribute and add value to the social and economic well-being of the local communities in which it invests and operates.

For further information, please contact:
Adnan Al Shaikh
T:+973 39336900
or
Suhair Al Ajjawi
T: +973 39912166