Private company

Bank Balad

Sudanese bank based in Khartoum1

The Balad Bank (Arabic: مصرف البلد), founded in 1983 as Al Shamal Islamic Bank, is one of the major financial institutions of Sudan, and one of the leading Islamic banks worldwide. The bank changed its brand to Balad Bank August 3, 2018. In 2019 the bank has changed its name to "Balad Bank".2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1983Founded1
  • Industryfinancial services1
  • HeadquartersKhartoum1

The Balad Bank (Arabic: مصرف البلد), founded in 1983 as Al Shamal Islamic Bank, is one of the major financial institutions of Sudan, and one of the leading Islamic banks worldwide. The bank changed its brand to Balad Bank August 3, 2018.2

Timeline

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