ABOUT US

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Adel Abdulmalek

Chief Executive Officer

Advancing Financial Inclusion & Economic Sustainability

Bahrain is a leading financial hub in the region, yet a significant segment of aspiring entrepreneurs remains underserved due to traditional banking constraints. Family Microfinance House addresses this gap by providing structured, Shariah-compliant financial services tailored to micro-entrepreneurs and small businesses.

Since inception, we have enabled over 6,500 Bahraini entrepreneurs to transform business concepts into viable enterprises. Through strategic collaborations and a commitment to financial innovation, we continue to strengthen economic sustainability and expand access to essential financial resources

Every project supported by Family Microfinance House reflects a part of Bahrain’s vision for sustainable development and innovation. We are excited about a future filled with opportunities and are working together to achieve more success and prosperity.

Our Profile

Rooted in Islamic principles, Family Microfinance House, the region's first such institution, provides sustainable, Sharia-compliant microfinance to alleviate poverty and empower communities. It also plays a key role in coordinating and supporting programs that improve the lives of needy families, establishing formal channels for financial and organizational assistance within the Kingdom

Vision

Our aspiration is to be the primary choice for low-income Bahrainis and micro-entrepreneurs underserved by traditional banks. We aim to empower them to build a secure future by fostering a culture of self-reliance and entrepreneurship, ultimately driving the desired development of Bahrain.

Mission

Family Microfinance House is committed to driving sustainable socio-economic development in Bahrain. It achieves this by providing innovative, Sharia-compliant financial and non-financial services, with a key focus on empowering low-income families and fostering the growth of SMEs.
Our Values

Transforming Goals into Tangible Impact

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Microcredit
Activate the mechanism of microcredit as the most successful means to support low-income families and enable them economically and socially.
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Opportunity

Provide an opportunity for the low-income families to obtain affordable financial services to improve their standard of living.

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Best practices
Implement the best practices in procedures drawn from the experience based on our microfinance programs.
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Development

Create the right environment for the establishment of the initiatives to the low-income for develop and
encourage them.

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Support

Support the initiatives of charitable associations and civil societies to support the low-income
families.

Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors combines industry expertise and strategic vision to guide the organization toward sustained growth and impactful leadership.

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H.E. Osama Bin Saleh
Al Alawi

Chairman - Minister of Social Development
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Dr. Mustafa
Al Sayed

Deputy Chairman
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Adel
Abdulmalek

Chief Executive Officer - Board Member
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Masood Ahmed
Al Bastaki

Board Member - Independent
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Maysan Faisal
Al Maskati

Board Member
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Redha Ali
Mohammed

Board Member 
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Bader Ahmed
Al Hammadi

Board Member - Independent
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Kubra Ali
Merza

Board Member - Independent
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Khalid Jameel
AlBayat

Board Member
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Latifa Abdulla
Al Sadeh

Board Member
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Hamed Mashal

Board Member

Sharia Supervisory Board

The Sharia Supervisory Board forms an integral part of our operations. Our members review all transactions and projects to ensure that they are fully compliant and in accordance with the rules and principles of the Islamic Shari’ah.

Sheikh Esam Ishaq

Sheikh Dr. Osama Bahar

Sheikh Abdulrahman Al Moosa

Executive Management

Our Executive Management team drives operational excellence and innovation, ensuring the organization’s vision is translated into measurable success.

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Abdulla Mohammed
Saleh

Senior Manager - Microfinance Department
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Sana Salim
Abdulla

Operation Manager
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Heba Marshad
Faraj

HR & Admin Manager
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Sandip Kumar
Sen

Fainancial Controller
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Shereen Hussain
Jani

Credit & Risk Manager
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Amani Waleed
Araiqat

Complaiance & MLRO Manager

Corporate Governance

Family Microfinance House complies with the High Level Controls Module of the rulebook issued by the Central Bank of Bahrain and the Corporate Governance Code of the Kingdom of Bahrain.
The Bank’s Corporate Governance Policy provides guidelines on engaging with our stakeholder. It is based on the Central Bank of Bahrain’s Rulebooks on High Level Controls and Public Disclosures, the Bank’s Articles and Memorandum of Association, the Bahrain Commercial Companies Law, and AAOIFI standards. It also includes principles regarding the Bank’s responsibility towards the environment.
The Bank is committed to upholding the highest standards of corporate governance, which it regards as a key factor in ensuring fairness for all stakeholders and achieving organizational efficiency.

Corporate Governance Policy

Our Partners

We work with trusted partners to create a lasting impact and drive sustainable progress in the communities we serve.
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