The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is providing a $25 million subordinated loan to Bank al Etihad, one of Jordan's leading commercial banks. The financing will bolster the bank's Tier 2 capital under Basel III requirements, enabling expanded lending across Jordan. At least 60% of the funds will support green investments focused on climate change mitigation, adaptation, and sustainable development. The remaining 40% will back micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises, including women- and youth-led businesses and companies in underserved regions. This marks the EBRD's fourth subordinated loan to Bank al Etihad since their partnership began in 2015. Since 2012, the EBRD has invested over €2.3 billion through 86 projects in Jordan, with approximately 70% supporting the private sector.

Monday, march 16, 2026. Al Etihad Bank B.S.C. (closed), the Islamic retail bank headquartered in Bahrain, announced its plans to expand its branch network while continuing to provide all its banking services to corporate clients with the same efficiency and effectiveness to meet their needs flexibly and securely amid the current events unfolding in the region. The CEO of Al Etihad Bank, Mr. Maysan Al-Masqati, said: 'Al Etihad Bank continues to operate at full capacity to provide services to its corporate clients. The bank has demonstrated its ability and flexibility to continue offering its banking services to all clients under all circumstances.' Mr. Al-Masqati added: 'In 2026, Al Etihad Bank aims to work on a plan to expand its network by opening new branches across various parts of Bahrain to ensure easy access to all its banking services. This decision came after a detailed study that revealed the growing need of the expanding corporate client base for the banking services provided by the bank.' He further stated: 'Al Etihad Bank continues to operate in accordance with the directives of the Central Bank of Bahrain to ensure the continuity of providing its banking services to clients through its various channels while ensuring the safety of its operational processes. This reflects the bank's commitment to maintaining the highest levels of efficiency and best practices. We also affirm the bank's readiness and full preparedness to support all its clients and provide them with all banking and financial services.' Read also: