Bahrain Bourse, a licensed exchange regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain, has been awarded “Best Exchange for Financial Literacy in the Middle East” at the Euromoney Capital Markets Awards 2025.
This recognition highlights the exchange’s long-standing commitment to advancing financial literacy as part of its broader Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) framework, and is aligned with United Nations SDG Goal 4.
The award underscores Bahrain Bourse’s active efforts to promote financial literacy across all segments of the community through impactful, high-quality initiatives. These include participation in the World Federation of Exchanges’ annual “Ring the Bell for Financial Literacy” campaign and involvement in the regional “Mulim” awareness campaign in collaboration with the Central Bank of Bahrain.
Key financial literacy programs organized by Bahrain Bourse includes: TradeQuest, Smart Investor in collaboration with Injaz Bahrain, The Investment Academy with BIBF, and the BHB Board Mentorship Program, with more than 10,000 participants per year. These efforts reflect the exchange’s dedication to fostering a culture of responsible investment and financial empowerment.
Shaikh Khalifa bin Ebrahim Al-Khalifa CEO – Bahrain Bourse
“We are deeply honored to be recognized as the Best Exchange for Financial Literacy in the Middle East by Euromoney. At Bahrain Bourse, we recognize that financial literacy plays a foundational role in advancing the goals of the ESG framework through empowering informed decision-making, promoting inclusive participation and enhancing corporate accountability towards the community. This recognition reaffirms our continued commitment towards championing financial literacy initiatives in the Kingdom of Bahrain.”
This recognition underscores Bahrain Bourse’s sustained commitment towards advancing financial literacy through a range of strategic initiatives and partnerships aimed at raising financial awareness and encouraging responsible investing.
The Euromoney Capital Markets Awards celebrate excellence, leadership, and innovation in global financial markets. Bahrain Bourse’s win reinforces its position as a regional leader in sustainable capital market development and investor education.
