Standard Chartered Bank Regional Head Visits Bahrain

Monday, 28 March 2011, Manama, Bahrain - In line with Standard Chartered Bank's commitment to the Kingdom of Bahrain, Dan Azzi, Co-Head of Wholesale Banking, Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan, Standard Chartered visited the Kingdom of Bahrain today. He was accompanied by Harish Hemandas, Regional Head of Financial Markets Sales, Middle East and Africa. During their visit they attended meetings with key clients and the Bank's Wholesale Banking staff.

During his visit, Dan Azzi, said: "As the oldest bank in Bahrain, Standard Chartered has been playing a unique role in the economic development of the country. We have succeeded in building a strong business in the Kingdom and we continue to support our clients and the development of the national economy in general. During these challenging times Standard Chartered continues to demonstrate its commitment to the Kingdom and has been deepening its client relationships in Bahrain, reflecting our brand promise to be Here for good."

Abdulla Bukhowa, Head of Global Markets, Standard Chartered Bank Bahrain, added: "We have demonstrated our ability to support the growth of Bahrain and we will continue to strengthen and grow our business in this market. Standard Chartered Bank is here for its clients and customers and our product capability and service excellence will continue to be key differentiators."

"We will continue to bring best-in-class products and solutions to our clients to support our vision of becoming the leading international bank in the region. We already have a highly talented and diverse team of people, and a culture that combines performance excellence with a strong set of shared values."

For further information, please contact:

Nimmi Kamal
Head Corporate Affairs Bahrain, Standard Chartered Bank
Tel: +973 3977 0760
E-mail: Nimmi.Kamal@sc.com

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