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Zawya
2 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
CBB maintains overnight interest rate unchanged at 5%
Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain: The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) announced its decision to maintain the overnight deposit rate unchanged at 5.00%. This decision comes as part of the review conducted by the CBB to maintain monetary and financial stability in the Kingdom of Bahrain in light of global financial market developments.
Zawya
2 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
CBB announces Executive Management Promotions
Manama, Bahrain: As part of its new organizational structure, the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) has announced executive management promotions, effective 1 July 2025: Abdulla Ahmed Haji - General Director - Capital Markets & Investment Supervision Nawaf Ahmed Bubshait - General Director - Banking & Credit Institutions Supervision Afaf Khalifa Khalfan - Director - Monetary Operations & Government Debt Management Directorate Fatema Hasan Akhtarzada - Director - Licensing & Regulatory Policy Directorate Mohamed Mahmood Shamsi - Director - Consumer Protection & Enforcement Directorate Sara Khaled Qaed - Director - Anti-Financial Crime Directorate Mohamed Ahmed Al Sulaiti Director - Cyber-Security Unit Fatema Mohamed Ali - Director - Human Resources Directorate Amina Yousif Al Madani - Director - Communications & International Relations Directorate Fatima Abdulla - Director - Retail Banking & Credit Institutions Supervision Directorate Manal Ali AlTurkamani - Director - Capital Markets & Investment Business Inspections Directorate Nabeel Mohammed Juma - Director - Supervision Technology Unit Commenting on the occasion, HE Khalid Humaidan, Governor of the Central Bank of Bahrain, said: 'We at the CBB are committed to empowering qualified national talents shaping the future of the financial services sector. As such, we are pleased to announce the latest promotions which support the decision to adopt the CBB's new organizational structure. We would like to congratulate our team members and hope this step will achieve our goals in maintaining the stability of the financial sector and develop strategies that aim to advance the development of this vital industry.' On his end, Mr. Mohamed A. Karim – Executive Director of Corporate Services at the Central Bank of Bahrain, commented: 'We are proud to be completing our newest promotions, which comprise an exceptional team of local competencies. Through our confidence in their capabilities, we look forward to commencing this next phase of development through their years of leadership and expertise. We also believe this will contribute to fulfilling the CBB's aspirations to prepare capable leaders that will play a vital role in the growth of the local financial sector."
Biz Bahrain
2 days ago
- Business
- Biz Bahrain
CBB's Monthly Issue of Treasury Bills oversubscribed by 174%
Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) announces that the BD 35 million monthly issue of Government Treasury Bills has been oversubscribed by 174%. The bills, carrying a maturity of 182 days, are issued by the CBB, on behalf of the Kingdom of Bahrain. The issue date of the bills is June 22, and the maturity date is December 21. The weighted average rate of interest is 5.36% compared to 5.44% of the previous issue on May 25. The approximate average price for the issue was 97.363%, with the lowest accepted price being 97.340%. This is issue No. 2074 (ISIN BH0002452223) of Government Treasury Bills. With this, the total outstanding value of Government Treasury Bills is BD 2.110 billion.
Daily Tribune
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily Tribune
In a First, Bahraini Women Outnumber Men in CBB's Top New Roles
• CBB appoints women to top roles • Key regulatory posts secured • Gender shift at CBB top You Know What: In 2023, only 17.4% of department director positions in Bahrain's financial institutions were held by women, making CBB's latest appointments a significant step forward. Mahir Haneef TDT| Manama As Bahrain's financial regulator embarks on a new era of institutional reform, the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) has promoted seven Bahraini women to executive roles - surpassing the number of men appointed in the same leadership reshuffle. The move reflects a notable gender shift in one of the Kingdom's most traditionally male-dominated sectors. The 13 executive promotions, effective from July 1st, follow the CBB's adoption of a new organisational structure aimed at enhancing sector governance and operational clarity. In a region where female representation at the top of financial institutions remains limited, the CBB's latest appointments mark a rare instance of women outnumbering men in a high-level leadership round. Critical leadership roles While men will still head the two most senior divisions - Capital Markets & Investment Supervision and Banking & Credit Institutions Supervision - women have secured several of the most strategically significant positions, with direct influence on Bahrain's regulatory, monetary, and fiscal frameworks. Afaf Khalifa Khalfan will oversee the Monetary Operations & Government Debt Management Directorate, a role vital to managing liquidity and sovereign credit. Fatema Hasan Akhtarzada is set to lead Licensing & Regulatory Policy, shaping market-entry norms and institutional compliance. Meanwhile, Sara Khaled Qaed will head the Anti-Financial Crime Directorate, a position at the frontline of Bahrain's AML and global financial integrity efforts. These three designations place women at the helm of functions that are not only revenue-impacting but also central to Bahrain's financial credibility on the world stage. Local talent spotlight His Excellency Khalid Humaidan, Governor of the Central Bank of Bahrain, said the appointments are part of a wider push to empower Bahraini talent and institutional capacity. 'We at the CBB are committed to empowering qualified national talents shaping the future of the financial services sector,' he stated. He added that the promotions support the CBB's new structure and reinforce its goals to strengthen stability and develop strategic capabilities across key areas of the sector. Mohamed A. Karim, Executive Director of Corporate Services at the CBB, noted the strong credentials of the promoted team. 'Through our confidence in their capabilities, we look forward to commencing this next phase of development through their years of leadership and expertise,' he said. Gender representation improves Alongside the three women promoted into critical regulatory roles, four others will take up leadership of directorates such as Human Resources, Communications & International Relations, Capital Markets Inspections, and Retail Banking Supervision. These appointments round out a leadership cohort that reflects both growing inclusivity and strategic focus. The remaining promoted officials include Mohamed Mahmood Shamsi (Consumer Protection), Mohamed Ahmed Al Sulaiti (Cyber-Security), and Nabeel Mohammed Juma (Supervision Technology), among others. With the gender balance tilted for the first time in favour of women - especially in policy-shaping roles - the CBB's move signals not just an internal reshuffle but a broader step towards more inclusive financial governance. The new structure and appointments will take effect from the beginning of July.
Metro
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
The moment Kim Woodburn branded Phillip Schofield 'phoney' on This Morning
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next Page Following her death, Kim Woodburn has left behind an 'iconic' legacy within British television for her no-nonsense put-downs and fiery clashes. From taking down an entire panel on Loose Women to butting heads with Phillip Schofield on This Morning, the British public will sorely miss the How Clean Is Your House? star. In a career spanning nearly 25 years, Kim became a household name after her stints on reality TV shows Celebrity Big Brother and I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! She later went on to present shows such as Too Posh to Wash, When Kim & Aggie Went to Hospital and Kim's Rude Awakenings. But regardless of what show she was on, she will always be remembered for her unapologetic attitude. Taking a look at her most iconic moments, here is a summary of her best clashes on TV. This Morning row with Phillip Schofield Get personalised updates on CBB in your inbox Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. Kim Woodburn has been hailed by viewers as an 'icon' of British television (Credits: Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock) In what was perhaps her most memorable onscreen argument, Kim locked horns with former This Morning presenters Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby in 2017. After being asked about her blazing rows in the Celebrity Big Brother House, Kim seemed less than impressed by their line of questioning. Responding to whether or not she regretted going in, she said: 'No, I'll tell you why, I may be 74 but don't mess with me.' She later continued: 'Don't think that you're going to bully me, I've been around too long.' Towards the end of the interview, she then called Phil 'a big phoney' after Holly thanked her for coming on the show. It would certainly not be the last time she became embroiled in a spat on the This Morning sofa, however, after she appeared on the show again later that year and accused Kate Smurthwaite of talking 'utter tripe' during a discussion over whether it was rude to call someone 'darling'. Taking on Loose Women To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next Page On This Morning, it might have been two against one as Kim took on Holly and Phil. However, on Loose Women, the How Clean Is Your House? star took on the entire panel during a scathing episode on the ITV show. After butting heads with Coleen Nolan on Celebrity Big Brother in 2017, Kim proved they were still far from friends a year later when she appeared on the talk show. Kim fumed at the former singer by saying: 'I wouldn't want to sit and talk to lying trash like you,' before getting up from her panel seat and walking out. Coleen could only reply by saying: 'I think that's sad', to which Kim said: 'She's a horrible person.' Celebrity Big Brother rows To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next Page If you thought This Morning and Loose Women were intense, wait until you see what happened on Celebrity Big Brother. Appearing alongside Coleen, Jedward, Chloe Ferry and Spencer Pratt, Kim got herself into some very heated moments while in the house. A particular highlight came when Kim called Jamie O'Hara a 'chicken livered bugger.' After Jamie then went on to call Kim a bully, she continued by shouting: 'Go away, you adulterer. 'You're an adulterer. You're an adulterer who two-timed his wife.' Security thankfully managed to separate the two, but for viewers at home, it was certainly entertaining. I'm A Celebrity argument Kim was renowned for some iconic moments when she appeared on I'm A Celebrity Big Brother in 2015. One memorable moment came when she complained about her fine hair breaking as she adapted to jungle life. But her most iconic moment has to be her heated exchange with Australian boxer Joe Bugner after a Bush Tucker Trial. After Joe refused to cook when the camp's meal was dropped in, Kim snapped by saying: 'Either shut up or do it.' She then continued: 'I'm not going to have this. It is utterly ridiculous.' Writing on X, @SamuelJohn100 said: 'The amount of quotes she gave us is truly iconic.' Sharing her view on Matt Hancock Rounding out this list of Kim's best moments has to be her brutal assessment of former Health Secretary Matt Hancock during an appearance on GB News. Asked by host Dan Wooton what she thought of Hancock entering I'm A Celebrity, Kim gave a furious response. Speaking alongside two other guests, Kim began by saying: 'When you're going home to that woman and your three children and you're shagging your secretary morning, noon and night,' before being cut off. Responding to another guest who said 'it has nothing to do with the jungle', Kim replied: 'What's wrong with you? Are you an adulterer by any chance?' The shocked faces of her fellow guests can only sum up what a hilarious moment it was. Writing on X, one viewer described the interview by saying: 'One of the very many TV GOLD moments from our Kim Woodburn. The emphasis on 'shagging' kills me.' Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. 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