Dalal Al Qais has carved an impressive career in the banking industry, serving as the Chief Executive Officer of the group at Bahrain Development Bank since December 2021. With more than 15 years of experience in the financial and banking field. She was the first Bahraini female to hold the position of Chief Executive Officer of Retail Banking at Bahrain Islamic Bank BisB between October 2017 and November 2021.
Prior to her current position, Dalal’s impressive résumé boasts an array of esteemed roles at Standard Chartered Bank – Bahrain, where she held positions as Head of Retail Banking, Head of Integrated Distribution, Head of Distribution and Regional Channels and Contact Center, Head of Premier and Private Banking, and Credit Manager. She also gained valuable experience as the Manager of the Credit Origination and Retail Banking Unit at United Bank Limited Pakistan during 2006.
Dalal’s expertise in the banking industry extends beyond her impressive work history. She has developed a keen understanding of digital channel technology in the retail banking sector, which has been recognized by her inclusion in Forbes Middle East Magazine’s “100 Most Powerful Women in the Middle East” list for the year 2023.
Academically, Dalal’s achievements are equally impressive. She holds a Master’s degree in Finance from AMA International University Bahrain, a Bachelor’s degree in Management and Marketing from the University of Bahrain, and a Financial Technology certification from the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom.
Dalal’s journey serves as a powerful inspiration to women around the world, solidifying her status as a true pioneer in the banking industry. Her unwavering dedication, exceptional leadership, and innovative mindset have positioned her as a role model for aspiring female leaders, paving the way for a more diverse and equitable financial landscape.
Dalal Al Qais a Pioneering Woman Banker
