Corporate Governance

At BOK International (BOKI) Bahrain, strong corporate governance is the foundation of our operations. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of transparency, accountability, ethical conduct, and regulatory compliance in line with the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) Rulebook, international best practices, and the principles of Islamic banking.
Our governance framework ensures that all activities are conducted with integrity, sound risk management, and disciplined oversight to protect the interests of our clients, shareholders, employees, and stakeholders.

Governance Framework

BOKI Bahrain’s governance structure consists of:

Board of Directors

Provides strategic guidance, oversees performance, and ensures alignment with the Group’s objectives, regulatory requirements, and risk appetite.

Executive Management

Led by the Acting CEO in Bahrain and supported by specialized functions in corporate banking, treasury, operations, compliance, risk, and finance. The management team is responsible for implementing strategic initiatives, maintaining operational excellence, and ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.

Sharia Supervisory Board

Ensures that all banking activities, products, and services comply with Islamic Sharia principles. The Board provides Sharia rulings, reviews contracts, and supervises Sharia audit and compliance functions.

Risk Management & Internal Control

A comprehensive risk management framework covers credit, market, liquidity, operational, Sharia, and compliance risks. The bank follows CBB requirements under Basel III and maintains strong controls, periodic assessments, and continuous monitoring to ensure a sound risk culture.

Our Solutions

Our wholesale Islamic offering covers the full spectrum of corporate, institutional and financial institution needs:

Corporate Banking

  • Working capital and term financing
  •  Structured and syndicated facilities
  • Sharia-compliant deposits and investment accounts

Trade Finance

  • Import and export Letters of Credit
  • Letters of Guarantee
  • Trade-related financing for GCC–Africa and international flows

Treasury & Investment Services

  • Islamic money market placements
  • FX and liquidity solutions
  • Sukuk and other Sharia-compliant investment opportunities

Financial Institutions & Correspondent Banking

  • Nostro and vostro relationships
  • Trade and payment corridors via Bank of Khartoum Group and partners