Gulf International Bank of Bahrain launched a digital retail banking services, called meem, the region’s first Shariah-compliant digital bank. Rasheed Al Maraj, governor of the Central Bank of Bahrain, attended the technology driven launch event. meem offers innovative straightforward financial solutions delivered through its convenient and simple to use mobile app. Al Maraj said the launch underlines the Central Bank of Bahrain’s ongoing commitment and success in attracting fintech specialists to the kingdom and strengthening the country’s fintech ecosystem. meem offers a 24x7x365 service model on its innovative mobile app and web banking portal allowing customers to open and manage their accounts, conducting everyday transactions through its online channel, supported by services such as video contact center, e-mail, web chat and social media.
