al-Baraka Group supports women's role in financial, banking sector

Manama, Aug. 19 (BNA): The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB), in cooperation with the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), today announced Al Baraka Banking Group (ABG) as the Women’s Empowerment Partner for Islamic Banking for the year-long campaign to celebrate and promote the role of "Women in the Financial and Banking Sector" under the patronage of HRH Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Wife of His Majesty the King and President of the SCW. The year-long campaign has already featured a series of events including a number of roundtable and town-hall sessions that have brought industry leaders and women of all levels within the sector together to discuss and debate topics of importance. These events culminate with a main "Women in the Financial and Banking Sector Conference" on 30 November 2015 in Bahrain. Al Baraka Banking Group's is one of the largest international Islamic banks in the world. It has been a pioneer in leading innovation and growth in the industry and across all 15 countries in which it operates through a group of diversified subsidiaries. This includes the Islamic markets of the GCC and broader MENA region as well as Southeast Asia. Commenting, Adnan Ahmed Yousif, President and Chief Executive of Al Baraka Banking Group (ABG), said: "As a leader in the Islamic banking industry, and one of the pioneering banks in Bahrain, we are delighted to announce our support for this important campaign to highlight and further promote the role and position of women in the Islamic finance and banking industry. Our industry is witnessing strong growth and further innovation and excellence is required to ensure its ability to keep pace with demand. Women across the countries in which we operate, and in particular Bahrain, have made significant contributions to the advancement of the sector and with further support and encouragement we expect their achievements and leadership to grow and add even greater value and impact." Other supporters of the "Women in the Financial and Banking Sector" campaign and celebrations include National Bank of Bahrain (NBB), KFH-Bahrain and BBK as lead sponsors. In addition to further sponsors, upcoming events and activities planned in cooperation with the industry will soon be announced. Al Baraka Banking Group (B.S.C) is licensed as an Islamic wholesale bank by the Central Bank of Bahrain, listed on Bahrain Bourse and Nasdaq Dubai stock exchanges.