BNP Paribas has been established in Bahrain since 1975, marking one of the group’s earliest presences in the Gulf region prior to the BNP – Paribas merger. Over the decades, the bank has played an important role in supporting Bahrain’s financial sector by providing corporate and institutional banking services to both local and international clients. Its operations are conducted through, conventional and wholesale branches, both licensed by the Central bank of Bahrain, reaffirming BNP Paribas’ long standing commitment to the Kingdom’s financial growth and development. The bank remains an integral part of Bahrain’s financial landscape, continuing to serve leading corporates, institutions and partners in the market.
BNP Paribas, a European leader with a global footprint
BNP Paribas, the European leader in banking and financial services, is present in 64 countriesand territories and employs more than180,000 people.
Our organisation is structured around three operating divisions. Their business lines cooperate closely, as part of our integrated model, to meet the needs of all our clients in a coordinated manner:
Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB), connects corporate clients needing financing and institutional clients looking for investment opportunities;
Commercial, Personal Banking & Services (CPBS), brings together all the Group’s commercial & personal banking and several specialised businesses;
Investment & Protection Services (IPS), combines a unique continuum of products and services across protection, saving, investment and real-estate.
BNP Paribas’ operating divisions are organised to intensify cooperation between the business lines: a global and joint approach makes it possible to enrich the expertise offered to our clients, to advise and support them throughout a long-term relationship.
A diversified and integrated business model
With the strength of a solid diversified and integrated model, the Group supports all its clients (individuals, professionals, companies and institutions) in their development and the success of their projects through financing, investment, savings and protection solutions.
To this end, the Group leverages leading platforms and businesses in Europe as well as a strong international presence, particularly in the Americas and Asia-Pacific.
BNP Paribas also implements a Social and Environmental Responsibility approach in all its activities, enabling it to contribute to the construction of a sustainable future, while ensuring the Group’s performance and stability.