Bahrain Development Bank records a 16% increase in net profit attributable to owners during the year 2025

The Bahrain Development Bank (BDB), the leading bank in supporting small and medium enterprises in the Kingdom of Bahrain, announced recording strong financial results for the period ending on December 31, 2025, in a new achievement that confirms the strength of the bank’s financial performance and the continuity of its path in supporting economic development in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

This growth reflects the bank’s success in implementing its strategic plans that aim to enhance its contribution to empowering the small and medium enterprises sector as it is an essential pillar for sustainable growth in the Kingdom.

Fourth quarter of 2025: The net loss attributable to the bank’s owners amounted to 443 thousand Bahraini dinars in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to 359 thousand Bahraini dinars for the same period of 2024, an increase of 23%.

This change is mainly due to the recording of a one-time impairment charge relating to one of the Bahrain Development Bank subsidiaries.

While the bank’s total operating income increased to 2,771 million Bahraini dinars during the last quarter of 2025, compared to 2,522 million Bahraini dinars during the fourth quarter of 2024, a growth of 10%, which reflects improved operational performance during the quarter.

The bank also recorded a 46% decrease in the total comprehensive loss attributable to owners, recording 1,387 million Bahraini dinars for the last quarter of 2025, compared to 2,566 Bahraini dinars for the same period in 2024, mainly due to a decrease in losses resulting from the decline in the fair value of securities.

Period ending December 31, 2025: The Bahrain Development Bank recorded a net profit attributable to the bank’s owners of 837 thousand Bahraini dinars during the year 2025, compared to 719 thousand Bahraini dinars for the same period in 2024, representing an increase of 16%. The bank also recorded a 15% increase in total operating income to reach 11,093 million Bahraini dinars for the period ending December 31, 2025, compared to 9,654 million Bahraini dinars for the same period in 2024, as a result of an increase in Islamic financing income and interest income, in addition to an increase in fee income and other income, which reflects the positive results of the bank’s adopted strategies.

The bank also recorded an increase in the total comprehensive income attributable to owners, reaching 3,408 million Bahraini dinars, compared to 203 thousand Bahraini dinars for the same period in 2024, which represents an increase of 1,579%, mainly due to the positive improvement in the fair value of securities.

The bank recorded an increase in the equity attributable to the bank’s owners by 5%, recording 67.336 million Bahraini dinars for the year 2025, compared to 63.928 million Bahraini dinars recorded at the end of 2024.

The bank’s total assets amounted to 208,135 million Bahraini dinars for the period ending on December 31, 2025, compared to 217,193 million Bahraini dinars until December 2024, representing a decrease of 4%.

As of December 31, 2025, the bank was able to completely cover its accumulated losses, and achieved retained profits amounting to 68 thousand Bahraini dinars, compared to accumulated losses of 685 thousand Bahraini dinars at the end of the previous year, which represents an important turning point in the bank’s journey.

Commenting on these results, Ghassan Ghaleb Abdel-Al, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Bahrain Development Bank, said: “The increase in net profit attributable to the owners of the bank by 16% is a testament to the success of good governance and the strategic direction followed by the Bahrain Development Bank.

We confirm that our focus remains focused on driving sustainable growth and empowering the small and medium enterprise sector, as it is a fundamental pillar for achieving national economic development.

As part of our endeavors to work in accordance with the goals of Bahrain Economic Vision 2030, we will continue to provide innovative financing solutions, invest in the latest digital technologies, in addition to growing and developing our staff working across various positions and all departments.”

For her part, Dalal Al Ghais, Group CEO of the Bahrain Development Bank, said: “We are pleased with our financial results for the year 2025, especially the growth of total operating income by 15%. These results were achieved thanks to effective management, enhancing operational efficiency, and providing a diverse package of financial services and products specifically designed to meet the needs of small and medium-sized companies.

This performance also reflects our team’s commitment to innovation, efficiency, and providing real value to our customer base in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Our endeavors revolve around empowering future generations of entrepreneurs, in addition to supporting emerging projects.

We look forward to achieving this by continuing excellence in implementing operational and strategic plans, enriching our partnership portfolio, and developing our digital system in various aspects.”