BisB Joins Hands with Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Waqf to Facilitate Charitable Giving

03-March-2025

Bahrain Islamic Bank (BisB), the leading provider of innovative Islamic financial solutions for simplifying money matters in the Kingdom of Bahrain, has announced a strategic partnership with the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Waqf to install dedicated donation kiosks at its branches.

The initiative aligns with the Bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy, encouraging customers to contribute to charitable projects approved by the Zakat and Charity Fund.

His Excellency Mr. Nawaf bin Mohammed Al Maawda, Minister of Justice and Islamic Affairs and Waqf emphasized that the partnership with BisB embodies the shared vision of fostering a culture of generosity, encouraging individuals towards giving, benevolence, and solidarity, which ultimately supports the sustainability of humanitarian efforts in the community. He added that this unique initiative will facilitate the process of collecting charitable contributions, praising the bank's role in enhancing access to the fund and its continuous efforts in supporting various impactful community initiatives.

Ms. Fatema AlAlawi, Chief Executive Officer of BisB added; “Our collaboration with the Ministry of Justice and Islamic Affairs and Waqf underscores our steadfastness towards giving back to the community. By simplifying the process of charitable giving, we aim to empower our customers to join us in driving positive social impact. This cooperation highlights how deeply we have integrated social responsibility into our operations as we support projects that create lasting value across the Kingdom.”

Established under the Ministry’s purview, the Zakat and Charity Fund plays a pivotal role in fostering community welfare by channelling donations towards impactful endeavours. The new kiosks will offer BisB customers a convenient and secure way to participate in these enduring endeavours, reflecting the Bank’s dedication to integrating values of community support and sustainability into its operations.

The donation kiosks will serve as a seamless link between donors and charitable causes to ensure that every contribution is directed towards addressing pressing societal needs. By joining hands with key entities, BisB remains committed to supporting the Kingdom’s social and economic progress.