BMI Bank enhances network reach with the opening of new branch in Salmabad

The new branch which officially opened for business on 6th February 2013, was inaugurated by Yousif Hassan Yousif, Director - Banking Supervision Directorate, Central Bank of Bahrain along with the Bank's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jamal Al-Hazeem in the presence of officials from the Bank, guests and members of the media.

Yousif Hassan Yousif, Director - Banking Supervision Directorate, Central Bank of Bahrain said,

"I am delighted to inaugurate BMI Bank's 10th full service branch located strategically in Salmabad, which is currently an under banked area in Bahrain, and will continue to extend our full support to the Bank's future endeavors. This new branch is a reflection of Bahrain's prudent regulatory environment which promotes the continued growth and development of the banking and financial sector."

Speaking at the inauguration of new branch at Salmabad, Jamal Al-Hazeem, the CEO of BMI Bank said: "Salmabad boasts of a multitude of businesses, factories and several government housing projects currently underway which will lead to a significant influx of residential traffic within the area. With a new full-service branch in the rapidly developing area of Salmabad added to our growing portfolio of retail presence, we are well-positioned to effectively reach out to our customers across all key districts of Bahrain through our widest range of products and services that accommodates our customers' busy lifestyles and caters to their discerning financial requirements.

We remain committed to enhance convenience for our customers through our continuous branch network expansion which has driven BMI Bank's growth in recent years in terms of offering value-added banking services with easy access to the local community. We would like to thank the Central Bank of Bahrain and our stakeholders for their constant support and cooperation to the bank."

The new BMI Bank Salmabad branch will offer a comprehensive selection of advanced financial solutions which have been tailored for both individual and business customers to meet their banking requirements that fit in with their situations, budgets and financial goals. The full range of retail banking and wealth management services including loan and overdraft facilities, credit cards, deposit products, savings accounts and Ayadi savings scheme will be backed by a team of professionals with excellent customer service.

Customers of BMI Bank can visit the new branch from Sunday to Thursday from 7:30 am to 1:30 PM and in the evenings on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. In addition, a dedicated cheque and cash deposit ATM, and a 24x7 self-service customer workstation will be available for customers to access net banking in a secure environment.