ZAWYA-PRESSR: National Bank of Bahrain announced as forum partner for Sustainability Forum Middle East’s 2026 4th Edition

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MANAMA – Sustainability Forum Middle East (SFME) has announced National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) as a Forum Partner for its 4th edition, taking place on 27–28 January 2026 at the Four Seasons Hotel in the Kingdom of Bahrain, in the presence of H.E. Dr. Mohamed bin Mubarak Bin Daina, Minister of Oil & Environment and Special Envoy for Climate Affairs, and with the support of the Supreme Council for Environment.As the Kingdom’s national bank and a leading driver of Bahrain’s financial sector development, NBB once again brings its strong commitment to sustainability and responsible banking to the Forum’s fourth edition. To be held under the theme “Advancing Alignment, Innovation, and Implementation for Energy and Climate Transformation”, the Forum will open with a Special Address by H.E. Jasem Mohamed Al Budaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, and will bring together more than 400 leaders across business and government, as well as sustainability and climate experts from across the region and internationally.NBB employs a robust Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) framework aligned with Bahrain’s Economic Vision and the Kingdom’s broader sustainability and climate commitments. The Bank continues to promote sustainable practices among its customers and is innovating financial products and services to support the transition to a more sustainable energy future. Earlier this year, NBB introduced its Sustainable Finance Framework, which sets out a clear, transparent structure for evaluating and financing eligible green and social projects in line with international best practice including those across renewable energy, clean transportation, green buildings, and projects that enhance employment and community development.In addition to NBB’s role as Forum Partner, Zaina Alzayani, Group Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer at National Bank of Bahrain, will participate in the panel “Unlocking Climate Finance: Innovative Pathways for Transition and Resilience”. The session will explore how climate finance is evolving beyond traditional models to mobilise catalytic and blended capital for real-world delivery across the GCC and wider MENA region. Panellists will examine emerging financial instruments, including sustainability-linked loans, sovereign green bonds, debt-for-climate swaps, and other innovative structures, alongside the growing ro...

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