National Bank of Bahrain’s (NBB) new sustainable branch in Madinat Khalifa, Askar, has been inaugurated by Sheikh Khalifa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Governor of the Southern Governorate. 

 

The Madinat Khalifa branch is the first sustainable building in Bahrain to achieve the prestigious USGBC LEED Platinum certification, highlighting its utilisation of eco-friendly materials and construction processes. 

 

Furthermore, the branch operates entirely on solar energy, achieving zero carbon emissions and net-zero power consumption to set a new benchmark for sustainable banking practices in the kingdom.

 

Comprehensive suite

The branch provides a comprehensive suite of banking services, including ATMs and a team of experienced financial advisors for personalised guidance on deposit and lending products. Customers can also benefit from exclusive discounts on personal financing rates and fees when applying for loans at the Madinat Khalifa branch. NBB’s digital banking platform is seamlessly integrated, allowing customers to conduct transactions, manage accounts, and access a host of other financial services with ease and security.

 

The inauguration was attended by Hala Ali Yateem, NBB’s Chairperson, Usman Ahmed, NBB Group Chief Executive Officer, Abdulla Abdullatif, Head of the Municipal Council in the Southern Governorate, Isa Abdulrahman Al-Sisi Al-Buainain, the Director-General of Southern Area Municipality, Colonel Hamad Mohammed Al Khayyat, Deputy Governor and several notable figures from Madinat Khalifa, along with representatives and officials from NBB.

 

Usman Ahmed, NBB Group Chief Executive Officer, said: “The inauguration of our Madinat Khalifa branch builds on our commitment to deliver exceptional customer experiences and contribute to Bahrain’s sustainability goals. This state-of-the-art facility is equipped with the latest technology designed to meet the evolving needs of our clientele. By combining cutting-edge banking solutions with our unwavering dedication to environmental conservation, we are ushering in a new era of banking in the kingdom.”--TradeArabia News Service