Welcome
to the Central Bank of Bahrain
The Central Bank of Bahrain ('CBB') is a public corporate entity established by the Central Bank of Bahrain and Financial Institutions Law 2006. It was created on 6th September 2006.
The CBB is responsible for maintaining monetary and financial stability in the Kingdom of Bahrain. It is also the single integrated regulator of Bahrain's financial industry.
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Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain – 15 March 2026 – The Central Bank of Bahrain’s (CBB) Board of Directors held its first meeting for the […]
Manama – Kingdom of Bahrain – 11 March 2026: The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) affirmed that the Kingdom’s banking and financial sector continues to […]
Manama, Bahrain – 9th March 2026 – The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) announces that the monthly issue of the Sukuk Al-Salam Islamic securities, has […]
CBB’s Currency Museum
Sun-Thu from 9:00 to 14:00
The Central Bank of Bahrain’s museum opened in 16 February 1999 and showcases some of the rarest coins in the region. Admission is free.