Mubasher: Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait (BBK) achieved a growth of 8% in profits during the first quarter of 2017 when compared to the same period of 2016.

The earnings increased to BHD 15.76 million ($41.54 million) in Q1-17 from BHD 14.59 million ($38.45 million) in Q1-16, according to a bourse statement issued on Monday.