The Bahrain Development Bank (BDB), the leading bank in supporting small and medium enterprises in the Kingdom of Bahrain, announced the start of the activation round for the Small and Medium Enterprises Fund, in preparation for the official opening of applications on November 10, 2025. This step comes within the framework of the bank’s ongoing commitment to supporting entrepreneurs and enabling them to access concessional financing, in line with the Kingdom of Bahrain’s economic recovery plan and the Economic Vision 2030.
The tour includes a series of field events that will be held at the headquarters of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry on November 10 and 11, Marassi Galleria Complex from November 13-15, and the Bahraini Women’s Capacity Development Center “Riyadat” on November 17 and 18. These meetings will provide project owners with the opportunity to interact directly with specialized work teams to learn about eligibility criteria, application mechanisms, and available financing options.
Commenting on this step, Dalal Al Ghais, Group CEO of the Bahrain Development Bank, said: “The Small and Medium Enterprises Fund is an exceptional and unique national initiative that reflects our continued commitment to empowering companies that have been operating for more than two years and wish to expand their activity, by providing them with innovative financing solutions that support the sustainability of these projects. Through this fund, we aim to accelerate the growth of the small and medium enterprises sector and enhance its competitiveness in line with the goals of economic development in the Kingdom.”
The Bahrain Development Bank manages the Small and Medium Enterprises Fund, which was launched with the support of the Tamkeen Labor Fund, in cooperation with the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, along with the National Bank of Bahrain, Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait, and Al Salam Bank. Which highlights the spirit of Team Bahrain, which through partnership between the public and private sectors achieves dynamic, flexible solutions and collaborative opportunities for growth in line with the goals and initiatives of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Board.
The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Fund aims to expand the scope of financing available for this vital sector, and to contribute to driving growth and creating new job opportunities, in a way that supports economic diversification efforts in the Kingdom. The Bahrain Development Bank – as the fund’s organizer – continues its role as a major enabler of the small and medium enterprises sector in the Kingdom, through national initiatives that contribute to building a diversified and sustainable economy based on innovation and entrepreneurship.
