BisB appoints Fatema AlAlawi as 1st Female CEO

• Bahrain Islamic Bank promotes Fatema AlAlawi
• The Bank select its 1^st Female CEO

In a recent announcement, Bahrain Islamic Bank (BisB) revealed about the appointment of Fatema AlAlawi to the position of Chief Executive Officer, making her the first ever woman CEO in Islamic banking sector of Bahrain. This marks a historic move as well as a milestone for gender equality within the financial industry.

Founded in 1979, BisB caters in the Banking industry with headquarters in Manama, Diplomatic Area, having specialities in Visa Credit Cards, MasterCard Credit Cards, Tejoori Savings Account, Iqra Investment Scheme, 3D Secure Service, Al Thuraya Privileged Banking, Project Financing, Real Estate Financing and much more.

In addition, Fatema has been working with the bank since 2023 as Chief Retail Banking Officer. Prior to joining here, she was associated with Al Baraka Islamic Bank B.S.C. – Bahrain as Chief Retail Officer for over 4 years. Some of her other career experiences include Aion Digital where Fatema worked for over a year as Chief Business Officer and at Islamic International Rating Agency (IIRA) as Vice President. Earlier she was working with BisB as Assistant General Manager - Acting Head of Retail from 2007 to 2017.

BisB Chairman Zaid Khalid Abdulrahman stated, “We are proud to appoint Ms. Fatema AlAlawi as our CEO. Her expertise, strategic vision, and dedication to innovation make her the perfect leader for this next phase of BisB's journey. This appointment reflects our commitment to excellence and progress in Islamic banking, aligned with Bahrain's economic aspirations."

Fatema added, “It is an honor to lead BisB at this transformative time. I am committed to strengthening our position as a pioneer in Islamic finance, driving sustainable growth, and delivering innovative solutions for our clients and the Kingdom. Together with our talented team, we aim to achieve new milestones.”