BisB Provides Internship Opportunities for University of Bahrain Students

Bahrain Islamic Bank (BisB), the leading bank in providing Shari’a compliant digital banking solutions in the Kingdom of Bahrain, announced its partnership with the University of Bahrain’s Career Guidance Division. Through this collaboration, BisB will conduct a series of interviews with students from the College of Business Administration and select a number of distinguished candidates to provide them with a training opportunity at the Bank as part of an ongoing program.
This initiative aims to create learning opportunities for the students for six months in different departments, as well as equip them with key personal and professional skills that align with the requirements of the current job market. Students will be able to develop their self-confidence and professionalism, all while enriching their overall knowledge and experience in the Islamic banking industry.
Commenting on the occasion, Afnan Saleh, Chief Human Resources Officer at BisB, said, “We are very proud to be partnering with University of Bahrain, an academic pillar in the Kingdom and an institution that has contributed to graduating generations of leaders for decades. This partnership is in line with our Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) initiatives and comes under our CSR platform, Jood, which focuses on innovation through education, equipping the distinguished graduates with the requisite knowledge, mindset and essential skills needed to join the workforce. We are eager to expand this initiative across all local universities and educational institutions in the near future.”
Background Information
Bahrain Islamic Bank
Incorporated in 1979 as the first Islamic bank in the kingdom of Bahrain, and the fourth in the GCC. Bahrain Islamic Bank (BisB) has played a pivotal role in the development of the Islamic banking industry and the Kingdom’s economy. The Bank operates under an Islamic Retail banking licence from the Central Bank of Bahrain and is listed on the Bahrain Bourse.
At the end of 2016, the Bank’s paid up capital was BD 101 million, while total assets stood at BD 1042 million. The Bank’s modern branch network comprises 5 branches, 4 innovative financial malls, and 56 ATMs located throughout the Kingdom. A steadfast focus on continuous innovation, strong corporate governance and risk management, employee development, and the use of state of the art technology to deliver superior customer service, has cemented Bahrain Islamic Bank’s position as the leading Sharia’a – compliant bank in the Kingdom.