Al Salam Bank today opened its newest branch at Al Sayah Square in Busaiteen, marking the bank’s fourth paperless and fully automated branch in Bahrain. 

 

The opening ceremony was attended by Shaikh Khalid bin Mustahail Al Mashani, Chairman of the Board of Directors at Al Salam Bank, alongside several members from Al Salam Bank’s Board of Directors and executive management team.

 

The new branch features advanced digital equipment, that include an instant deposit machine, 24/7 ATMs, alongside an experienced client servicing team to provide clients with a seamless banking experience. The branch’s services are fully automated, eliminating the need for paper transactions, further supporting the bank’s commitment to launching Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives, it said.  

 

Rafik Nayed, Group Chief Executive Officer of Al Salam Bank, said: “The launch of our fourth paperless branch is an important milestone in our ongoing digital transformation journey and our efforts to enhance our services. By making transactions smoother and quicker, our clients will benefit from an enriched banking experience that combines automation and in-person client service excellence. As we continue to expand our presence through a growing network of branches and ATMs, we remain committed to providing accessible and convenient banking services that are enabled by technology and aligned with our environmental responsibilities.”

 

Anwar Murad, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Banking at Al Salam Bank, said: “Following the inauguration of our first paperless branch in Hamala earlier this year, we are delighted to be opening our latest branch at Al Sayah Square. The branch provides paperless, fully automated, Shari’a-compliant banking services in line with our digital transformation journey. To further facilitate our clients’ daily banking needs, we continue to offer key digital services through a variety of platforms including Al Salam Bank’s digital banking mobile application, WhatsApp, and our online chatbot hosted on the website.”

 

Offering an extensive range of Shari’a-compliant products and services in a strategic location, the new branch serves retail, corporate, and Al Ruwad banking clients. The Busaiteen branch is open Sunday to Wednesday from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, and from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm on Thursdays. Clients have access to the self-service platforms, ATMs and instant deposit machines 24 hours a day, seven days a week. – TradeArabia News Service