Bahrain Development Bank (BDB), the leading bank in supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Bahrain, has announced strong financial results for the third quarter of 2025, marking another milestone in its ongoing contribution to Bahrain’s economic development.
The bank reported a net profit attributable to the Owners of the bank of BD315,000 for the third quarter of 2025, compared to BD286,000 for the same period last year, reflecting a growth of 10 per cent. Total operating income also increased to BD2.64 million during the current period, compared to BD2.16m in the third quarter of the previous year, marking a 22pc increase. The bank recorded a total comprehensive income attributable to owners of the bank of BD3.52m in the current period, compared to BD2.28m in the same period of the previous year, marking an increase of 54pc.
BDB reported a net profit of BD1.28m for the first nine months of 2025, compared to BD1.08m for the same period last year, representing an increase of 19pc. The bank also recorded a 17pc rise in total operating income, reaching BD8.32m compared to BD7.13m for the same period in 2024. The bank recorded a total comprehensive income attributable to owners of the bank of BD4.79m in the current period, compared to BD2.77m in the same period of the previous year, marking an increase of 73pc.
The bank recorded a 7pc increase in shareholders’ equity, reaching BD68.7m during the first nine months of 2025, compared to BD63.9m at the end of 2024. The bank’s total assets amounted to BD208m for the same period, compared to BD217.2m at the end of last year, representing a decrease of 4pc.
The bank continues to solidify its position as a leading national financial institution by enhancing operational efficiency, adopting advanced governance practices, and broadening its suite of tailored financing solutions for entrepreneurs. These efforts have also helped improve BDB’s portfolio quality and expanded its client base across productive and service sectors.
The results demonstrate how BDB has sustained its growth momentum throughout 2025, supported by measured investments and prudent risk governance. They also reflect the bank’s focus on advancing its long-term strategy to build a thriving business ecosystem, one that enables SMEs to compete, expand, and contribute to Bahrain’s economy.
On the occasion, Ghassan Ghaleb Abdulaal, chairman of the board of directors of BDB, said: “The 19pc increase in net profit attributable to shareholders speaks to our sound governance, disciplined management, and effective approach to delivering sustainable growth. We continue to prioritise empowering entrepreneurs and expanding access to financing for SMEs, which we view as a cornerstone of the kingdom’s economic diversification agenda. Looking ahead, we aim to develop smarter financing solutions aligned with market needs and invest further into our people and digital capabilities, reinforcing BDB’s role in advancing Bahrain’s Vision 2030.”
Dalal Al Qais, group chief executive officer of BDB, attributed the bank’s positive Q3 performance to the team’s continued pursuit of strategic and operational excellence.
She added: “We are proud of the progress we achieved this quarter, which highlights our teams’ efficiency in designing effective financing products that respond to client priorities and help fuel the growth of this vital sector. BDB remains focused on equipping enterprises with the resources they need to scale and innovate within a dynamic business landscape. We will also keep building on our digital transformation and operational efficiency efforts, while strengthening our collaborations with local and regional partners to drive support for start-ups and empower emerging entrepreneurs.”
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