NBB Rewards 4 Winners with USD 2 Million and Two Luxury Villas

The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has concluded an exciting year of Thara’a Prize Account rewards with an elegant seafront handover ceremony held on 20th January at Al Naseem’s Social Hub, honouring four grand prize winners from the December 2025 draw. 

During the ceremony, Khalil Ebrahim Abdullatif and Yousif Yaqoot were each awarded a cash prize of USD 1 million, while Layla Elias Abu Rumman and Abdulla Jaafar Alshaikh received the keys to their brand-new luxury seafront villas within the Al Naseem development in Diyar Al Muharraq. The event welcomed the winners, their families, and representatives from NBB to celebrate one of the most anticipated prizes of the Thara’a scheme. 

Expressing his appreciation, Khalil Ebrahim Abdullatif said, “This is a truly memorable moment for me and my family. It is not something one anticipates, and we are sincerely grateful for what this represents in our lives.”

Yousif Yaqoot, the second winner of the USD 1 million prize, commented, “This win came as a complete surprise. I see it as an opportunity to plan carefully for the future and make considered decisions towards my aspirations.”

Meanwhile, sharing his excitement, Abdulla Jaafar Alshaikh said, “This prize opens an important new chapter for my family. It is a significant milestone we will remember with great appreciation.” 

Layla Elias Abu Rumman commented, “Receiving the keys to our new home is truly a special moment for us. It is an experience we will always carry with us, and one I am truly thankful for.”

Commenting on the occasion, Subah Abdullatif Al Zayani, Chief Executive – Retail Banking at NBB, said, “Thara’a is all about celebrating our valued customers for their commitment to saving. Ending 2025 with these grand prizes is an impactful way to reward that trust, with prizes that can make a real difference in their lives. We are just getting started, as 2026 will bring even more chances to win and bigger surprises designed with our customers in mind.”

With the start of the new year, NBB encourages everyone to start saving by depositing into their Thara’a accounts for a chance to win the last villa from the January draw. With further details on the 2026 prize programme to be announced soon, customers can open their accounts through the NBB Digital Banking App, by visiting any of the Bank’s branches, logging on to nbbonline.com, or by calling 1721 4433.