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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, Bahrain –14th July 2026 – This week’s BD 100 million issue of Government Treasury Bills has been oversubscribed by 101%. The bills, carrying a […]
Manama, Bahrain – 14 July 2026: The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) hosted the Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) Annual Meetings 2026 virtually on 13 […]
Manama, Bahrain – 13th July 2026 – This week’s BD 70 million issue of Government Treasury Bills has been oversubscribed by 178%. The bills, carrying […]
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.
