2 February 2026 (Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain): Khaleeji Bank, one of the leading Islamic banks in the Kingdom of Bahrain, announced the names of the winners of the December draw under the “Al Waffer” Account programme for 2025. Ms Shaikha Ahmed Karama Salem was named the winner of the grand prize of USD 1 million, concluding an exceptional year that marked the largest prizes in the programme’s history.
The draw also resulted in four customers winning grand cash prizes of USD 250,000 each, namely: Ms Zaineh Maher Mahmoud Yaseen, Mr Abdulla Hassan Abdulla Mohd Al Rayes, Mr Aziz Husain Abdulrasool Alkhazafi, and Mr Kadhim Hameed Latfallah Al Auraydh, reaffirming Al Waffer’s position as one of the Kingdom’s most rewarding savings programmes, offering substantial winning opportunities and a comprehensive banking experience with the highest number of grand prize winners.
The draw ceremony was held at Khaleeji Bank’s headquarters under the supervision of the relevant regulatory authorities, in the presence of executive management representatives, external auditors and officials from concerned entities, ensuring the highest levels of transparency and integrity.
Commenting on the occasion, Ms Ameera Ahmed Al Abbasi, Head of Retail Banking at Khaleeji Bank, said: “The December draw represents a pivotal milestone in the Al Waffer Account journey for 2025, as we proudly conclude a full year of grand prizes by announcing the USD 1 million winner alongside four USD 250,000 prize winners. This reflects the Bank’s commitment to delivering real value and an exceptional savings experience for our customers.”
She further stated: “At Khaleeji Bank, we are keen to continuously develop our savings programmes to meet the aspirations of all segments of society and to promote a culture of sustainable saving within a trusted Islamic banking framework. We will continue to introduce innovative initiatives that respond to customers’ needs and provide them with tangible opportunities to achieve their financial goals with confidence and peace of mind.”
Al Abbasi added: “We congratulate the grand prize winner and all other winners, and wish them continued success in making the most of these prizes to realise their future ambitions. We also wish better luck to the remaining participants in upcoming draws, while expressing our appreciation for their ongoing trust in Al Waffer Account. Khaleeji Bank remains committed to enhancing its savings programmes in a manner that promotes sound financial planning, provides real opportunities for all segments of society, and strengthens long-term relationships built on trust and sustainable value, in full compliance with the principles of Islamic Sharia.”
For their part, the grand prize winner and the other winners expressed their great happiness with the win, praising the experience of participating in Al Waffer Account and the transparency of the draw procedures. They affirmed that the experience reinforced their belief in the importance of regular saving and dealing with trusted banking institutions, while expressing their appreciation to Khaleeji Bank for offering incentive-based programmes that contribute to financial stability and provide customers with genuine opportunities to positively transform their lives.
“Al Waffer” Account is one of Khaleeji Bank’s flagship savings solutions, combining regular saving with opportunities to win major cash prizes within a framework fully compliant with Islamic Sharia principles. During 2025, the programme achieved notable success, with the total value of prizes exceeding USD 4 million, reflecting the growing demand for the account and customers’ strong confidence in it. This success paves the way for the launch of a larger and more distinctive edition of “Al Waffer” in 2026, featuring enhanced prizes and initiatives that further promote a culture of saving and enable customers to build a more secure financial future.
Khaleeji Bank is recognised as a distinguished Islamic bank dedicated to fulfilling customer aspirations through an integrated Islamic banking model offering a comprehensive range of high-quality retail and corporate services, as well as Shari’a-compliant investment opportunities.
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