MANAMA: Bahrain Bourse (BHB) has announced temporary closure of its trading floor to the public as a preventative measure effective today and until further notice.
BHB and its subsidiary Bahrain Clear consider the health and safety of its employees, investors and business partners as one of its top priorities.
Hence, several precautionary measures have been instated.
The exchange said trading activity would continue as usual, across various trading channels, like authorised brokers and digitally via Bahrain Trade participating financial institutions.
Investors will also be able to process payment and settlement of fees online via the Fawateer platform.
They will also be able to track the market via Bahrain Bourse website, Bahrain Bourse mobile app and view their statement via eServices.
A dedicated hotline has been set up for scheduling of appointments.
Investors can contact the BHB hotline on 17108775 or the WhatsApp for Business number 33510008 or via email csd.info@bahrainclear.com.
BHB has assured all stakeholders that it is fully prepared, with a robust business continuity plan in place which encompasses several measures to ensure continuity of key business functions.