Latest news with #ExhibitionWorldBahrain
Daily Tribune
26-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
EWB participates in IMEX Frankfurt 2025
Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB) wrapped up its participation at IMEX Frankfurt 2025, held from 20 to 22 May in Frankfurt, Germany. As one of the leading international exhibitions for the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) industry, IMEX Frankfurt 2025 brought together thousands of professionals and suppliers from across the globe. Representing EWB at the event were Alan Pryor, General Manager; Huda Al Shamlan, Director of Marketing, Communications and Partnerships; and Bjorn Hufkie, Director of Business Development. Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) representatives also took part in the event.
Daily Tribune
25-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
NBB signs deals with Real Estate Developers
The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has signed five Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with prominent real estate companies during its participation in the recent Innovation Summit in Social Housing 2025. Held from 23rd to 25th April at the Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB), the Summit gathered key industry stakeholders to collaborate on advancing national housing ambitions. NBB formalised the MoUs at its dedicated stand with ERA Real Estate, Kayan Real Estate, Delmon Gate, Best Location Properties, and Al Janabiya Gate. The agreements aim to offer social housing beneficiaries access to a broad range of property options backed by NBB's financing solutions such as its new Tas'heel+ product. The Bank will work closely with each company to facilitate hassle-free purchase experiences for customers throughout their homeownership journey. Through these collaborations, the Bank will further expand its mortgage finance portfolio to offer a more diversified pool of properties aligned with the financing needs of prospective buyers. Subah Abdullatif Al Zayani, Chief Executive – Retail Banking at NBB said, 'By combining our financing and advisory expertise with the market presence of our partners, we are building a more efficient and responsive ecosystem that supports homeownership aspirations across the Kingdom.'
Biz Bahrain
25-04-2025
- Business
- Biz Bahrain
BENEFIT Showcases Cutting-Edge Digital Financial Solutions at 'Innovation in Social Housing' Summit
BENEFIT, the Kingdom's innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service, participated in the 'Innovation in Social Housing Sector' Summit, held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. Under the theme 'Towards Innovative and Sustainable Housing Solutions,' the event was held at Exhibition World Bahrain, serving as a platform to explore transformative and sustainable approaches to social housing. During the conference, BENEFIT underscored its leading role in advancing integrated digital financial solutions tailored to the needs of the housing and real estate sectors. The company showcased exemplary case studies stemming from its strategic partnerships with both public and private sector entities, illustrating its financial services as key enablers of financial innovation, streamlining home financing processes, enabling secure and efficient digital payment channels, and simplifying lending procedures for citizens and residents across the Kingdom. As part of the exhibition held alongside the summit, BENEFIT engaged directly with visitors at its dedicated stand, providing information and guidance on its credit bureau services. Attendees were offered on-the-spot access to their personal credit reports through the Bahrain Credit Bureau, a BENEFIT-operated service that has been embedded within the housing application requirements to enhance the efficiency and timeline of the evaluation process. BENEFIT emphasized that its collaborative efforts with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning and the Eskan Bank to fetch applicants' credit report data have significantly simplified procedures for the Ministry's housing programs. This integration ensures faster, more efficient delivery of support to eligible beneficiaries. In addition, BENEFIT leveraged this participation to raise awareness about its flagship app, BenefitPay, and the comprehensive range of services it offers. A particular highlight was the Fawateer feature, which enables users to seamlessly view and pay bills electronically. Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi, Chief Executive at BENEFIT commented, 'We are proud to contribute to this important national initiative, which reflects our continued dedication to empowering individuals through forward-thinking financial solutions that align with the objectives of social housing programmes. Our focus remains on delivering secure, accessible, and practical digital tools that streamline financial processes and enrich the overall experience of programme beneficiaries.' Mr. AlJanahi affirmed that the remarkable turnout at BENEFIT's stand reflects the growing public interest in innovative digital financial solutions and expressed appreciation for the opportunity to participate in such a significant event, which serves as a valuable platform to engage with citizens and key stakeholders within the housing sector. This participation reinforces BENEFIT's pivotal role in supporting Bahrain's national digital transformation agenda by advancing secure, integrated payment ecosystems that contribute to a cashless society and enhance the quality of life for all.
Biz Bahrain
25-04-2025
- Business
- Biz Bahrain
NBB Signs Strategic Agreements with Leading Real Estate Developers During Innovation Summit in Social Housing 2025
The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has signed five Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with prominent real estate companies during its participation in the recent Innovation Summit in Social Housing 2025. Held from 23rd to 25th April at the Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB), the Summit gathered key industry stakeholders to collaborate on advancing national housing ambitions. NBB formalised the MoUs at its dedicated stand with ERA Real Estate, Kayan Real Estate, Delmon Gate, Best Location Properties, and Al Janabiya Gate. The agreements aim to offer social housing beneficiaries access to a broad range of property options backed by NBB's financing solutions such as its new Tas'heel+ product. The Bank will work closely with each company to facilitate hassle-free purchase experiences for customers throughout their homeownership journey. Through these collaborations, the Bank will further expand its mortgage finance portfolio to offer a more diversified pool of properties aligned with the financing needs of prospective buyers. Commenting on the occasion, Subah Abdullatif Al Zayani, Chief Executive – Retail Banking at NBB said, 'We are pleased to sign these agreements, each reflecting a shared commitment to simplify property acquisition for eligible customers under social housing schemes. By combining our financing and advisory expertise with the market presence of our partners, we are building a more efficient and responsive ecosystem that supports homeownership aspirations across the Kingdom.' The signing of these MoUs underscores NBB's strategic approach to streamline financing for qualified buyers of government-backed projects and bring them closer to a network of trusted real estate providers. The Bank remains focused on entering partnerships that directly support the Ministry of Housing & Urban Planning's long-term goals to enhance the quality of living for citizens.
Trade Arabia
24-04-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
NBB seals strategic deals with top developers at Bahrain summit
The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has signed five MoUs with prominent real estate companies during its participation in the recent Innovation Summit in Social Housing 2025. The summit which concludes tomorrow (April 25) at the Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB) has gathered key industry stakeholders to collaborate on advancing national housing ambitions. NBB formalised the MoUs at its dedicated stand with ERA Real Estate, Kayan Real Estate, Delmon Gate, Best Location Properties, and Al Janabiya Gate. The agreements aim to offer social housing beneficiaries access to a broad range of property options backed by NBB's financing solutions such as its new Tas'heel+ product, said the bank in a statement. The Bank will work closely with each company to facilitate hassle-free purchase experiences for customers throughout their homeownership journey, it stated. Through these collaborations, the Bank will further expand its mortgage finance portfolio to offer a more diversified pool of properties aligned with the financing needs of prospective buyers, it added. Speaking on the occasion, Subah Abdullatif Al Zayani, Chief Executive – Retail Banking at NBB said: "We are pleased to sign these agreements, each reflecting a shared commitment to simplify property acquisition for eligible customers under social housing schemes. By combining our financing and advisory expertise with the market presence of our partners, we are building a more efficient and responsive ecosystem that supports homeownership aspirations across the Kingdom.' These MoUs underscore NBB's strategic approach to streamline financing for qualified buyers of government-backed projects and bring them closer to a network of trusted real estate providers, he stated.
