Al Salam Bank announced a strategic partnership with Denodo, a global leader in data management, and NAIB IT, a Bahrain-based systems integrator, to advance its data management and AI initiatives. This collaboration, leveraging the Denodo Platform through AWS Marketplace, aims to unify enterprise data, enhance AI-driven analytics, and align with Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030 for digital transformation.
Announcement: Strategic deal signed on September 8, 2025, in Manama, Bahrain.
Partners: Al Salam Bank, Denodo, NAIB IT, and AWS.
Objective: Enhance data management and AI infrastructure for digital banking.
Key Features: Real-time data integration, AI-powered analytics, cloud-native scalability.
Impact: Supports Bahrain’s Vision 2030, improving operational efficiency and client experience.
Leaders: Shaikha Dr. Dheya Bint Ebrahim Al Khalifa (NAIB IT), Anwar Murad (Al Salam Bank), Hemantha Wijesinghe (Al Salam Bank), Gabriele Obino (Denodo).
The partnership integrates the Denodo Platform’s logical data management capabilities, including a universal semantic layer, with NAIB IT’s deployment expertise to unify Al Salam Bank’s data across core systems, cloud services, and fintech partners. This enables real-time data access, reducing integration times from weeks to minutes, and supports AI-powered analytics for faster, data-driven decisions. The agreement, facilitated through AWS Marketplace, ensures cloud-native scalability and rapid procurement.
“This strategic collaboration represents a significant milestone in Bahrain’s digital transformation journey,” said Shaikha Dr. Dheya Bint Ebrahim Al Khalifa, Managing Director at NAIB IT. “We are building the foundation for a knowledge-based economy aligned with Bahrain’s Vision 2030.”
Al Salam Bank aims to remain at the forefront of digital banking by leveraging real-time data integration and AI analytics to enhance responsiveness, operational agility, and personalized client experiences. “This initiative goes beyond technology adoption—it represents our dedication to embedding intelligence into core operations,” said Anwar Murad, Deputy CEO - Banking at Al Salam Bank.
Hemantha Wijesinghe, CTO at Al Salam Bank, added, “This partnership reflects our vision to build a smarter, more agile bank powered by advanced data and AI capabilities, setting a benchmark for innovation in the region.”
The partnership supports Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030, which emphasizes digital transformation and fintech innovation. By adopting Denodo’s platform, Al Salam Bank enhances operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and service agility, positioning itself as a technology-forward institution. Gabriele Obino, Denodo’s Regional Vice President, stated, “Our platform enables real-time data access, governance, and agility, critical components for AI success.”
Ebrahim Sonde, COO at NAIB IT, emphasized, “As a local integrator, our mission is to ensure global innovation translates into local success, delivering a robust, secure, and scalable data architecture.”
This initiative aligns with regional trends, such as Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, which projects a $135 billion AI economic impact by 2030. Al Salam Bank’s adoption of AI-driven solutions mirrors efforts like Arab National Bank’s digital transformation with Finacle’s platform. The partnership strengthens Bahrain’s position as a regional fintech hub, as highlighted by Shaikha Dr. Dheya.
Established in 2006 in Bahrain, Al Salam Bank is the fastest-growing bank in the Kingdom, known for its robust financial standing and Shari’a-compliant financial products. It offers retail, corporate, private banking, asset management, and treasury services.
Denodo is a leader in data management, with its award-winning platform enabling trusted, AI-ready data delivery in a third of the time compared to traditional platforms.
NAIB IT is a premier systems integrator specializing in enterprise software, ERP, blockchain, and AI-driven platforms, trusted by industry leaders for scalable, secure solutions.
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