Dubai, UAE – Al Salam Bank has entered into a strategic partnership with Denodo, a global leader in data management, AWS, and Bahrain-based systems integrator NAIB IT to accelerate its data and AI transformation. The agreement, aligned with Bahrain’s Vision 2030, marks a significant step in the Bank’s digital roadmap, enhancing operational agility, compliance, and customer experience.
The signing ceremony was attended by Shaikha Dr. Dheya Bint Ebrahim Al Khalifa, Managing Director at NAIB IT; Anwar Murad, Deputy CEO – Banking at Al Salam Bank; Hemantha Wijesinghe, CTO at Al Salam Bank; and Gabriele Obino, Regional Vice President South Europe and Middle East and General Manager of Denodo Arabian Limited.
Through the Denodo Platform, Al Salam Bank will unify its enterprise data across multiple systems, enabling real-time integration, AI-powered analytics, and faster decision-making. By leveraging AWS Marketplace for procurement and NAIB IT’s deployment expertise, the Bank will establish a secure, scalable, and future-ready data architecture.
“This collaboration is a milestone for Bahrain’s digital transformation,” said Shaikha Dr. Dheya Bint Ebrahim Al Khalifa. “It strengthens our national fintech capabilities and contributes to building a knowledge-based economy.”
Anwar Murad, Deputy CEO of Al Salam Bank, emphasized that the partnership goes beyond technology adoption: “We are embedding intelligence into core operations, enhancing responsiveness, and delivering personalized experiences for our clients. This reinforces our leadership in digital banking while aligning with Bahrain’s long-term aspirations.”
CTO Hemantha Wijesinghe added that the initiative sets a benchmark for innovation in the region, while Denodo’s Gabriele Obino highlighted the role of logical data management in ensuring real-time access, governance, and AI readiness. NAIB IT COO Ebrahim Sonde affirmed the integrator’s role in ensuring global innovation translates into measurable local success.
With this agreement, Al Salam Bank positions itself as a technology-forward institution, advancing Bahrain’s Vision 2030 by embedding data-driven intelligence into its operations and reinforcing its reputation as a leader in smart, Shari’a-compliant financial services.
