In Recognition of Her Role in Leading Banking Innovation Fatima AlAlawi Receives the AI-Supportive CEOs Award

18-May-2026

In Recognition of Her Role in Leadership in Banking Innovation: Fatima AlAlawi Receives the AI-Supportive CEOs Award

Fatima AlAlawi, Chief Executive Officer of Bahrain Islamic Bank (BisB), has been honored with the "AI-Supportive CEOs Award," presented by Dr. Jassim Haji, President of the International Group of Artificial Intelligence. This prestigious recognition comes in appreciation of her outstanding leadership in adopting AI technologies and driving comprehensive digital transformation initiatives across the bank.

This annual recognition serves as a prominent platform dedicated to honoring executive leaders who actively support and implement AI technologies. CEOs from various sectors are selected in recognition of their efforts to foster digital transformation and innovation. At its core, the award reflects the vital partnership between executive leadership and the tech sector in accelerating the adoption of AI solutions, thereby enhancing organizational competitiveness on both local and regional levels.

The current edition of the award witnessed the honoring of CEOs from four distinguished banks, recognizing their prominent roles in backing AI initiatives and promoting the integration of smart technologies in the banking sector. These efforts contribute directly to advancing financial services and elevating institutional innovation. Additionally, a special recognition was bestowed upon H.E. Dr. Hassan Fakhro, Advisor to His Majesty the King for Economic Affairs, in appreciation of his continuous contributions and support in this field.

Through this milestone, Bahrain Islamic Bank (BisB) reaffirms its commitment to leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance corporate performance. The bank continues to pioneer smart, Shari'a-compliant banking solutions, actively contributing to the Kingdom's economic development and its progress toward building a sustainable, knowledge-based economy.