Bahrain Financial Harbour re-enforces commitment to excellence: Supports 7th Banker Middle East Awards

The awards would be given to individuals and institutions for positive and significant contributions to the region's banking sector. Organized by CPI Financial, the awards ceremony will be held for the first time in Bahrain on 16 May 2006, under the patronage of Bahrain Financial Harbour and the Economic Development Board.

Commenting on the support to the Banker Middle East Industry Awards, Mr. Babak Soltani, Marketing Director of BFH said:

"We are very proud to support this prestigious Banker Middle East Awards event which is being held in Bahrain for the first time. We believe that such initiatives with key focus on honouring excellence in banking sector in the region are a key to inspiring innovation and growth in the industry, which is in line with our central mandate."

Bahrain Financial Harbour is a landmark integrated master-planned development focused on the financial sector and aimed at enhancing the reputation of Bahrain as the financial capital of the Middle East.

Commenting on the initiative, Mr. Nigel Rodrigues, Chief Operating Officer, CPI Financial, the publishers of Banker Middle East, said: "I am delighted that Bahrain will be hosting the 7th Banker Middle East Industry Awards. Bahrain has historically been the financial centre of the Middle East and it is fitting that we are holding the event for the first time in Bahrain. Furthermore, to have Bahrain Financial Harbour & Bahrain Economic Development Board as Patrons of the event, demonstrates Bahrain's commitment to the banking and financial sector in the Middle East. I am looking forwarded to celebrating the continued success of our industry."