The Bahrain Development Bank (BDB), the leading bank in supporting small and medium enterprises in the Kingdom of Bahrain, announced that it has won the World Information Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA) Award for Excellence in Technology Investment for the year 2025. This came in recognition of its outstanding efforts in supporting innovation and digital transformation across the financial sector, and enhancing its role as a key enabler of the growth of small and medium enterprises.
This global honor is the culmination of Bahrain Development Bank’s journey in developing an integrated digital infrastructure that serves the small and medium enterprises sector. The bank has succeeded in innovating advanced digital banking solutions, the forefront of which is the “Tijara” platform, which allows entrepreneurs and project owners to manage their financial transactions easily and safely, and obtain fast and effective digital financing. The platform has contributed to creating a qualitative shift in customer experience by simplifying procedures and expanding access to banking services.
On this occasion, Ms. Dalal Al Ghais, CEO of Bahrain Development Bank Group, said: “Bahrain Development Bank’s winning of the WITSA International Award for Excellence in Technology Investment represents an achievement of which we are all proud, as it reflects the position the bank has reached in terms of digital innovation, and confirms the success of our vision in developing smart financial solutions that support small and medium enterprises in their journey towards growth and sustainability. Our investment in technology is not only to keep pace with developments, but to employ it as an effective tool to enable entrepreneurs to manage their businesses with greater efficiency and confidence.” “Bigger.”
She added: “At the Bahrain Development Bank, we believe that digital transformation is the path towards a more comprehensive and sustainable future, and from this standpoint, we launched the ‘Tijara’ platform as a strategic step aimed at facilitating access to finance and banking services through a reliable and secure platform. This international recognition constitutes an incentive for us to continue innovation and expand the scope of our services to serve the aspirations of entrepreneurs in Bahrain and the region.”
The Excellence in Technology Investment Award is one of the most prominent awards granted by the World Information Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA), as it honors the world’s leading organizations that employ modern technologies to achieve a tangible and sustainable impact in their work environments. Bahrain Development Bank’s winning of this award confirms its pivotal role in supporting innovation and entrepreneurship through integrated digital initiatives that enhance the growth of small and medium enterprises.
The Bahrain Development Bank is one of the most prominent supporters of developing a business environment based on technology and innovation in the Kingdom, in line with the objectives of the Bahrain Economic Vision 2030 to promote innovation and economic diversification. This achievement reflects its strategy to integrate advanced digital solutions into its banking operations, which contributes to developing a comprehensive system that supports entrepreneurs and helps them achieve growth and expansion.
