Recognition & Awards

	Information Security Certification ISO 27001 📅 August \| 2021 Bahrain Bourse attained the ISO 27001:2013 certification, an internationally recognized worldwide information security management standard, after successfully completing all the requirements and being officially certified by SIS Certifications Pvt. Ltd. The certification marks a significant milestone to formally acknowledge Bahrain Bourse’s commitment to enhance its overall information security and risk management framework.
	“Best ESG Initiative” Accolade by Pan Finance Awards 📅 August \| 2021 Bahrain Bourse has been accorded with a prestigious award by PAN Finance Awards for “ESG Initiative of the Year” – Bahrain category. Pan Finance Journal recognizes international corporations for their excellence and is a trusted indicator of eminence, making this award a symbol of Bahrain Bourse’s notability and effort towards more sustainable practices within the capital markets.
	Best Corporate Governance and Work Life Balance by Global Banking & Finance Awards 📅 June \| 2021 Bahrain Bourse, has been awarded two prestigious accolades by Global Banking & Finance magazine, for “Best Corporate Governance Company” as well as “Best Work Life Balance Program” for the year 2021 in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The awards reflect Bahrain Bourse's exceptional performance and commitment towards governance, transparency, and compliance, and is in line with the efforts taken to increase the Kingdom’s value through alignment with its national initiatives by harmonizing management practices. The principles of development are well embedded in the company’s values, as they aim to preserve the long term well-being of Bahraini citizens by continuously playing the role of a key catalyst and driving force to promote sustainability.

Excellence in Customer Service Award via the National Suggestions & Complaints System 'Tawasul'
📅 October | 2020

Bahrain Bourse achieved “Excellence in Customer Service Award” via the National Suggestions & Complaints System ‘Tawasul’, for its exceptional performance and efficient response via the National Suggestions & Complaints System ‘Tawasul’. His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander, and First Deputy Prime Minister, awarded the top twenty performing government entities within the National Suggestion & Complaint System ‘Tawasul’ in 2020 through a virtual awarding ceremony.

Top 12 Global Exchanges with ESG Reporting Guidance
📅 June | 2020

Bahrain Bourse ranked attains 12 ranking amongst global exchanges out of a total of 55 exchanges with ESG reporting guidance, capturing all international standards recommended by Sustainable Stock Exchanges Initiative (SSE)

Award Level 3 in Information Security Forum ‘Thiqa’
📅 April | 2019

Bahrain Bourse was recognized as the first semi-government entity to receive the ‘Thiqa’ award Level 3 during the Information Security Forum ‘Thiqa’ (Trust) 2019 organized by the Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA), held under the patronage of H.E. Minister of Interior General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah AlKhalifa at the Public Security Officers Club.

World Finance 2014 Award for Corporate Governance
📅 March | 2014

Bahrain Bourse was recognized as best Bahraini Company in Corporate Governance by the UK based magazine World Finance. The award presented by World Finance Magazine at London Stock Exchange premises came in recognition of Bahrain Bourse’s efforts in implementing Corporate Governance Code (2010), issued by the Ministry of Industry & Commerce and Central Bank of Bahrain. The award confirmed Bahrain Bourse’s efforts in encouraging the listed companies to adopt Corporate Governance principals, supporting transparency in the Capital Market sector in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Award for Corporate Governance – GCC
📅 December | 2013

Bahrain Bourse won the award for the Best Corporate Governance, GCC, 2013 by Capital Finance International (CFI) in recognition of Bahrain Bourse’s efforts to implement Corporate Governance Code (2010) issued by the Ministry of Industry & Commerce and Central Bank of Bahrain.

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