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March 13, 2010
Ithmaar’s major shareholders to take up $90 million of the Bank’s rights offering

March 10, 2010
Ithmaar rights issue to fuel expansion plans

February 28, 2010
Shamil reports almost US$1 million in profits for 2009 following US$42.4 million in provisions

December 14, 2009
Ithmaar support for AAOIFI World Bank Conference 2009

November 25, 2009
Shamil ties up with Jawad Group to launch month-long promotion

November 21, 2009
Joint Shamil-AlFanar Travel promotion to offer discount holiday packages

November 18, 2009
Shamil Bank’s China Realty Modaraba makes distributions of US$3.5 million

November 4, 2009
Ithmaar shareholders approve reorganisation, capital raising plans

October 26, 2009
Shamil Chairman welcomes reorganisation plans

October 20, 2009
Shamil inaugurates new branch in Salmabad

October 17, 2009
Ithmaar to offer rights issue, launch Mandatory Convertible Sukuk

October 14, 2009
Comprehensive Ithmaar reorganisation plans unveiled

September 9, 2009
Shamil Bank Donates Food Coupons for Ramadan

September 5, 2009
Shamil Bank structures a one year multi-asset fund

September 1, 2009
Shamil reaches out to children with hearing disabilities

August 12, 2009
Shamil Bank reports improved liquidity, increased assets and US$6.1 million in profits for First Half of 2009

July 19, 2009
City View Real Estate Development and Shamil Bank tie up with SAKANA Holistic Housing Solutions

June 9, 2009
Shamil starts migration to new card process systems

May 11, 2009
Shamil reports $5.9 million in profits and increases liquid assets

March 23, 2009
Shamil Bank reports a busy 2008, despite the Global Financial Crisis

March 22, 2009
Ithmaar Bank appoints Al-Bastaki Chief Risk Officer

March 10, 2009
Shamil donates BD100,000 to support Gaza victims

March 9, 2009
Shamil Bank’s China Realty Modaraba makes distributions of US$ 10.6 million

February 26, 2009
Shamil Bank achieves total income of US66.8 million in 2008, high liquidity

February 4, 2009
Shamil Bank expands ATM network

January 5, 2009
Shamil bank honours outstanding employees

August 16, 2008
Shamil Bank announces more staff promotions

August 9, 2008
Shamil Bank participates in H.H .the Crown Prince’s 'Leadership Program'

August 4, 2008
Shamil Bank announces major staff promotions Ahmed A. Rahim appointed Deputy CE

August 2, 2008
Shamil Bank honors Advanced Islamic Finance Diploma Graduates

July 29, 2008
Shamil Bank hosts Summer Training Programme for Bahraini Students

July 12, 2008
Elaf Bank and Shamil Bank of Bahrain announce the closing of a Murabaha facility for the Shamil Bosphorus Modaraba

May 27, 2008
Shamil Bank appoints new Chief Executive

May 11, 2008
Central and Eastern European Real Estate Fund a hit with investors

May 7, 2008
Shamil Bank launches Central and Eastern European Real Estate Fund

March 24, 2008
Shamil Bank announces record net profit of $80.6 million

February 21, 2008
Solidarity and Shamil Bank honoured for outstanding contributions to society

January 26, 2008
Former Shamil Bank shareholders can trade Ithmaar Bank shares from 28 January

January 7, 2008
Shamil Bank Inaugurates New Branch in Arad

December 8, 2007
Shamil Bank Announces Launch Of Shamil Bosphorus Modaraba

December 7, 2007
Ithmaar banking group sponsors the World Islamic Banking Conference

December 5, 2007
Shamil Bank and EAG Form Real Estate Joint Venture

November 29, 2007
Ithmaar Bank and Shamil Bank shareholders vote in favour of share swap

November 27, 2007
Ithmaar Bank and Shamil Bank raise US$200 million in successful first closing of US$500 million private equity fund

November 19, 2007
Shamil Bank posts record nine-month profit of US$63.9 million

November 6, 2007
Shamil Bank Inaugurates New Branch in Um Al-Hassam

October 29, 2007
Labour Fund and Shamil Bank Nibrass Financing SME Base

August 18, 2007
Overwhelming Response to Shamil Navigator

August 18, 2007
Shamil Bank posts record US$53.2 million net profit

August 2, 2007
Shamil Bank nets a good profit from partial Sale of Meezan Bank stake

July 31, 2007
Shamil Bank Supports Crown Prince’s Training Program for Youth.

July 01, 2007

Shamil Bank Supports the Society Through Its Summer Training programme.

July 18, 2007
Labour Fund and Shamil Bank of Bahrain to Launch Low Rate Loans for SMEs.

June 18, 2007
Shamil Bank Conducts Anti Money Laundering Course Under CBB Directives .

May 29, 2007
Shamil Bank Offers ‘Best of Both Worlds’ with New Capital Protected Fund.

May 13, 2007
Shamil Bank Makes a Lucrative Exit in the US Development Opportunities Fund I.

April 30, 2007
Shamil Bank to Sell Solidarity Takaful Products.

April 29, 2007
151% Record Net Income Growth of Shamil Bank.

March 20, 2007
Mohamed Hussain Appointed Member of Shamil Board.

March 15, 2007
Shamil Bank AGM Approved 17% Cash Dividend for 2006.

February 28, 2007
Shamil Bank Posts a Record Net income of US$ 61.6 million in 2006

February 6, 2007
Shamil Bank Inaugurates a New ATM at Al Moayyed Tower

January 15, 2007
Ithmaar Bank and Shamil Bank patronize the 6th Aaiofi Sharia’a Conference.

December 11, 2006
Shamil Bank Patronized WIBC Islamic Financial Industry Awards.

December 9, 2006
Shamil Bank’s Ratings Upgraded By CI.

November 11, 2006
Shamil Bank Assigned Investment Grade 'BBB-/A-3' Ratings by S&P.

October 28, 2006
96% Net Income Growth of Shamil Bank.

October 2, 2006
Shamil Bank Exits Early From Ehsa 2 Morabaha.

September 10, 2006
Shamil Concludes Summer Training for 21 University Students.

September 5, 2006
Shamil Bank Employees Benefit from Neurotic Language Programming Course.

August 8, 2006
80.3% Net Income Growth of Shamil Bank.

August 7, 2006

Al Rubban Islamic Credit Card Enlivens The Seef Mall Promotion.

July 30, 2006

Shamil Bank Summer Training for University Students

July 30, 2006

Shamil Bank chosen over other banks for the “Joint Action Learning Initiative” of the Crown Prince’s International Scholarship Program

June 23, 2006

Ithmaar Bank announces plans to acquire major stake in Shamil Bank

June 8, 2006

Shamil Bank signs an agreement with Solidarity

June 4, 2006

Shamil Bank Announces Strong Pipeline Of Investments In High-Growth China Real Estate Market

May 20, 2006

Shamil Bank ‘Reaches Out’ To Customers In Bahrain With Launch Of Unique Mobile Banking Programme

May 2, 2006
Shamil Appoints General Managers for Commercial Banking and Support Services

April 25, 2006
Shamil Bank Posts US$ 11.3 Million 1st Quarter Profit

March 29, 2006
Shamil Bank Inaugurates New Outlet in Zinj

March 29, 2006
Shamil Bank’s 2005 Accounts Ratified at AGM

March 8, 2006
Shamil Bank Posts 34% Higher Profit

February 18, 2006
Shamil Bank offers Financing Facility for Ithmaar IPO. Announces Sharia compliant financing facility to eligible Bahraini individuals

January 25, 2006
Shamil Bank Announces Launch Of First Islamic Fund For Investment In High-Growth China Real Estate Market

January 09, 2006
Shamil Bank of Bahrain B.S.C. Signs A US$100 Million Five-Year Murabaha Facility

November 30, 2005
Shamil Bank Posts US$ 25.6 Million Profit

November 23, 2005
Shamil Bank’s FX Modaraba Is Launched

October 15, 2005
Solidarity and Shamil in Insurance Agreement for Abraj Al-Lulu Home Financing

October 04, 2005
Shamil Bank to Provide Islamic Home Financing for Abraj Al Lulu Project

October 03, 2005
Shamil Bank to Open New Outlet in Zinj