Bahrain Development Bank Wins “Best Employee Engagement Program” Award from The Asian Banker

Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain – December 2024:

Bahrain Development Bank Wins “Best Employee Engagement Program” Award from The Asian Banker

Bahrain Development Bank (BDB), the leading bank in financing small and medium enterprises, has announced winning the “Best Employee Engagement Program” award from The Asian Banker. The accolade was presented during the annual awards ceremony held in Dubai, which highlights excellence in the banking and financial sector across Asia and the Middle East. This recognition underscores BDB’s relentless efforts to foster a positive work environment through innovative initiatives that enhance employee engagement and motivation, boost loyalty, and position the bank as one of the best workplaces in the Kingdom. The award-winning program includes activities aimed at strengthening leadership roles, inter-departmental collaboration, and professional development opportunities. It also promotes work-life balance, as evidenced by the results of the annual “Employee Engagement” survey conducted in partnership with Louis Allen Global. In 2024, the survey reported unprecedented results, confirming the bank’s workplace as among the best in the region. Commenting on this achievement, Dalal Al Qais, Chief Executive Officer of Bahrain Development Bank Group, said:“This recognition reflects our commitment to creating an inspiring and encouraging work environment for our employees, who are the driving force behind our success. We take pride in our ability to implement initiatives that align our employees with the bank’s vision and values, and we look forward to achieving even greater milestones.” Hind Mahmood, Chief Human Resources Officer at the bank, also remarked: “Developing employee engagement programs is one of our strategic priorities. We always strive to listen to our employees and meet their needs. This award is a testament to the success of our efforts in building a workplace that fosters creativity, teamwork, and meets our employees’ aspirations.” This achievement reaffirms BDB’s commitment to investing in its human capital as a core component of its strategic objectives, further strengthening its position as a leading financial institution in Bahrain and the region.