Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,
On my own behalf, and on behalf of my fellow members of the Board and all colleagues across Bank of Palestine Group, I am pleased to welcome you to our newly redesigned website- our window to you, through which we present our key milestones and achievements despite challenging and evolving environment, and through which we deliver our innovative banking and digital products and services to our customers and community.
This platform reflects our renewed visual identity and reaffirms our steadfast commitment to responsible banking that contributes to the development of our community. It also carries our ambitions for growth and expansion, ambitions that we pursue with confidence and pride in the milestones that have achieved throughout the Bank’s journey, building on a proud legacy spanning 65 years and a strategic vision open to opportunities.
Over the years, we have delivered strong results that demonstrate the soundness of our strategic direction and the strength of our financial position. At the end of the first half of 2026,, the Bank recorded notable growth across all indicators despite prevailing challenges. Customer deposits increased significantly, reflecting our customers’ growing trust , alongside growth in operating revenues in an increasingly complex environment. Our customer base across the Bank and its Group exceeded one million, and the value of digital transactions surpassed US$1 billion per month- A clear reflection of the success of our digital transformation strategy and our use of technology to serve the needs and aspirations of every segment of our community.
Our ambitions extend beyond the Palestinian market. We have continued to build our regional presence to unlock new avenues for growth, securing in-principal approval to license a fully-fledged bank in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), alongside the opening of our representative office in Cairo. Our objective goes beyond expansion and diversifying our sources of income: they extend to serving Palestinians wherever they are around the world.
We have also achieved important milestones that strengthen our financial position and capital base, a key pillar supporting the resilience and sustainability of our business. We increased the Bank’s capital through special issuance of shares with leading international strategic partners: Proparco, the investment arm of the French Development Agency Group; the International Finance Corporation (IFC); and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). These partnerships reflect the confidence that leading international institutions place in our institutional model and developmental mission, as well as the important role they play in supporting recovery and reconstruction.
These milestones reflect our commitments and values, and strengthen our determination to move forward, embracing innovation, partnerships and new opportunities. Through this digital platform, we hope to strengthen our engagement with you, meet your expectations, and continue delivering our banking products and services efficiently at all times.
In closing, I extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to our regulators, shareholders, partners and customers for their continued trust and support. I also thank our executive management and every member of our staff for their dedication and commitment. We look ahead with greater
determination and a broader vision, remaining true to the purpose that has guided us since our founding: Palestine has been our steadfast root, our people have been our purpose, and progress has been our path.
Bank of Palestine. Banking for all
Hashim Shawa
Chairman of the Board of Directors