The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has announced that its Group Chief Executive Officer, Usman Ahmed, has been named among Forbes Middle East’s Top 100 CEOs of 2026. This is his second consecutive appearance and third inclusion overall in the coveted list, following his recognition in 2023 and 2025. Now in its sixth edition, the annual ranking honours executives whose leadership drives strong business performance to achieve meaningful economic and social contribution from their organisation. Candidates are assessed according to their impact across the region and the markets they serve, professional experience, company scale, recent achievements and the innovations introduced under their direction. The distinction also reflects the collective expertise and commitment of NBB’s people, whose efforts continue to translate the Bank’s strategic ambition into lasting value for customers, shareholders and the wider community.