GIB to Host Fourth Annual Ramadan Padel Tournament

Press release

Published February 20th, 2026 - 09:19 GMT

GIB to Host Fourth Annual Ramadan Padel Tournament

Manama, 19 February 2026: Gulf International Bank (GIB) will host its fourth annual Ramadan Padel Tournament for banks, financial institutions, and companies in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

The tournament will take place from 19 to 21 February 2026 at Let’s Padel – The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain, from 9:00 PM to 12:00 AM each evening. Around 128 participants from 16 entities are set to compete in this highly anticipated Ramadan event.

The tournament is part of the bank’s commitment to promoting sports activities and strengthening relationships among these entities in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Background Information

Gulf International Bank

Gulf International Bank B.S.C. (GIB) was established in the Kingdom of Bahrain in 1975, and commenced operations in 1976. In 2017, GIB became the first foreign domiciled bank to be granted approval from the Saudi Arabia Council of Ministers to establish a local commercial bank in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Consequently, GIB's branch offices in the Kingdom will become part of the Saudi Arabian subsidiary, with the country headquarters located in Al Dhahran.