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Middle EastMarch 1 2022

National Bank of Bahrain embraces digital as it looks to the future

Jean-Christophe Durand took over as chief executive of the National Bank of Bahrain in December 2016, after serving as BNP Paribas’s regional CEO for the Middle East and Africa. He spoke to Kit Gillet about key recent developments for Bahrain's banking sector, and the outlook for the period ahead.
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National Bank of Bahrain embraces digital as it looks to the future

Q: What kind of year did Bahrain have in 2021, and what do you expect for 2022?

A: The year 2021 was challenging due to the Covid-19 pandemic situation and other uncertainties. Thanks to the good management of the crisis, the economy has reopened. Some sectors which were really affected in the past, like hospitality and retail, have rebounded. I think in 2022, despite the fact that we started the year with a spike in cases, we will reach a stage where life becomes much more normal. We’re seeing that already.

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