Awash International Bank S. C. (AIB) was named after the famous Awash river. River Awash plays an important role in the economic and social life of millions of Ethiopians and is the only river that finishes its journey within the territorial boundaries of Ethiopia.
AIB is the first private bank to construct its own headquarter building in the heart of Ethiopia's Financial Center, in Addis Ababa, Ras Abebe W/Aregay Street.