The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) has reaffirmed that the banking and financial sector in Bahrain remains fully operational and highly resilient with institutions maintaining robust preparedness and uninterrupted financial services.
In a statement, the CBB said banks and financial institutions across Bahrain are continuing to deliver services to customers efficiently while maintaining strong safety and redundancy measures.
These safeguards are supported by advanced regulatory frameworks and a robust digital infrastructure that has been steadily strengthened over the years to ensure the reliability of financial services.
The central bank noted that since the onset of the current regional situation, it has maintained heightened supervisory oversight while coordinating closely with banks, insurance companies, and other financial institutions. The goal, it said, is to guarantee the uninterrupted delivery of financial services throughout the Kingdom.
According to the CBB, financial institutions across the sector continue to demonstrate strong operational readiness and effective business continuity arrangements. This preparedness reflects the sector’s long-standing focus on regulatory discipline, risk management, and contingency planning.
The central bank also highlighted that the Kingdom’s banking sector remains financially robust. Key indicators, including capital adequacy and liquidity ratios, continue to remain well above regulatory requirements, underscoring the sector’s resilience.
Additionally, Bahrain’s financial infrastructure- including national payment systems- continues to operate efficiently and securely, ensuring smooth financial transactions across the economy.
Enhanced security measures
The CBB emphasized that both physical and cybersecurity protections across financial institutions are operating at the highest levels of readiness. These measures form part of a comprehensive and integrated security framework designed to safeguard the financial services sector against potential risks.
Reaffirming its commitment to stability, the central bank said it will continue to ensure the efficient and uninterrupted functioning of the financial system.
