BDB Records 16% Increase in Net Profit Attributable to Shareholders in 2025

Manama, Bahrain - Mar 2026:

BDB Records 16% Increase in Net Profit Attributable to Shareholders in 2025

Bahrain Development Bank (BDB), the Kingdom’s leading bank in supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), has announced its financial results for the year ended 31st December 2025. The Bank recorded robust performance, reflecting the continued success of its strategic agenda and its growing impact in advancing Bahrain’s economic development. The results affirm BDB’s ongoing efforts to empower the SME sector, which remains one of the key pillars of the Kingdom’s sustainable growth.

Fourth Quarter 2025 Performance

During the fourth quarter of 2025, the Bank reported a net loss attributable to the owners of the Bank of BHD 443 thousand, compared to BHD 359 thousand in the same period of 2024 which represents an increase of 23%. The movement is mainly to the recognition of a one-off impairment charge relating to a BDB subsidiary. Total operating income for the fourth quarter has increased by 10% to BHD 2.771 million, up from BHD 2.522 million in the corresponding period of 2024, reflecting improved core operating performance during the quarter. In addition, the Bank achieved a significant improvement in total comprehensive results, with the net comprehensive loss attributable to owners decreasing by 46% to BHD 1.387 million, compared to BHD 2.566 million in the same period of 2024 mainly due to reduced negative fair value movements in securities.

Full-Year 2025 Financial Highlights

For the full year ending 31st December 2025, BDB reported a net profit attributable to shareholders of BD 837 thousand, up 16% from BD 719 thousand in 2024. Total operating income grew by 15%, reaching BD 11.093 million compared to BD 9.654 million in the previous year both due to increases in core banking profit and interest income in addition to an increase in fee and other income mirroring the bank’s favourable outcomes of its adopted strategies. Total comprehensive income attributable to shareholders soared to BD 3.408 million, representing an increase of 1,579% from BD 203 thousand in 2024 mainly due to the positive fair value movements in securities.

Shareholders’ equity also rose by 5%, reaching BD 67.336 million at year-end 2025 compared to BD 63.928 million the year prior. Meanwhile, total assets as of 31st December 2025 stood at BD 208.135 million, compared to BD 217.193 million in December 2024, representing a decrease of 4%.

As at 31 December 2025, the Bank has fully recouped its accumulated losses and reported retained earnings of BD 68 thousand, compared to accumulated losses of BD 685 thousand at the end of the previous year marking an important turning point for the Bank.

Leadership Commentary

Commenting on the results, Mr. Ghassan Ghaleb Abdulaal, Chairman of the Board of Directors of BDB, said, “The 16% rise in net profit attributable to shareholders reflects the strength of our governance framework and the Bank’s strategic direction. We remain committed to fostering sustainable economic growth by supporting Bahrain’s SME sector, which stands as a cornerstone of national economic development. In line with the objectives of Bahrain Economic Vision 2030, we will continue to deliver innovative financing solutions, invest in digital infrastructure, and develop the capabilities of our workforce across all levels.” Ms. Dalal Al Qais, Group Chief Executive Officer of BDB added, “We are pleased with our performance for 2025, particularly the 15% growth in total operating income. These results stem from effective management, improved operational efficiencies, and our ability to provide a wide range of solutions tailored to SMEs. This achievement also reflects our team’s dedication to innovation and creating tangible value for our clientele across the Kingdom. Our focus stays on empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs by continuing to enrich our partnerships and accelerating our digital transformation across every aspect of the Bank’s operations.”