The Labour Fund (Tamkeen) has signed an agreement with Generac Juffali Generators to support the establishment of a specialised diesel generator assembly and manufacturing facility in Bahrain, with an annual production capacity of up to 250 units.
The agreement was
signed on the sidelines of Gateway Gulf 2026 and aims to strengthen the
Kingdom’s local manufacturing capabilities, attract foreign investment and
create specialised employment opportunities for Bahraini nationals.
The project will
combine the technical expertise of Generac Holdings, a global provider of
backup power solutions and generator systems, with the regional presence of
Saudi Arabia’s Juffali Group, which operates across several sectors, including
industry, energy, infrastructure and transportation.
The planned facility
is expected to enhance Bahrain’s industrial capabilities and position the
Kingdom as a manufacturing and supply hub serving regional markets. It will
also facilitate the transfer of specialised technical knowledge and industrial
expertise to Bahrain.
As part of the
project, Generac Juffali Generators has invested in developing local talent,
providing specialised training in Italy for eight Bahraini employees in
manufacturing and operations, with support from Tamkeen.
The training programme
aims to equip participants with advanced technical skills and operational
expertise to support the facility’s activities and contribute to the
development of Bahrain’s industrial workforce.
Tamkeen said the
agreement forms part of its efforts to build strategic partnerships with
leading regional and international companies to develop priority economic
sectors, strengthen private-sector competitiveness and generate quality
employment opportunities.
The initiative also
aligns with Tamkeen’s 2026 strategic priorities, which focus on supporting
projects with significant economic impact, matching workforce skills with
labour market requirements and encouraging investment and business expansion.
Through the
partnership, Tamkeen aims to support the growth of Bahrain’s manufacturing
sector while strengthening the capabilities of national talent and contributing
to sustainable economic development.
Maha Mofeez, Chief Executive of the Labour
Fund (Tamkeen), stated: “This project represents a model of the initiatives
that Tamkeen seeks to support, given their contribution to driving growth
across priority economic sectors. The manufacturing sector is a vital pillar of
the national economy, playing a pivotal role in enhancing productivity,
generating added value, and supporting economic diversification. This
initiative also demonstrates the importance of investments that combine
international expertise with the development of Bahraini talent, facilitating
the transfer of specialised industrial knowledge and enhancing the readiness of
national talent to participate in advanced manufacturing industries.”
She added: “Through these strategic
partnerships, we remain committed to supporting projects that create quality
employment opportunities for Bahrainis, develop their expertise and skills,
strengthen the competitiveness of the national economy, and reinforce the
private sector’s contribution to sustainable economic development.”
Paolo Campinoti, President of Development
at Generac, welcomed this partnership, describing it as an important step in
the company’s journey to strengthen its regional presence and expand the scope
of its collaboration across the region.
He noted that the project reflects
confidence in the Kingdom’s promising potential and supportive business
environment, while also embodying the partners’ commitment to building a
long-term collaboration that creates added value and supports industrial and
economic growth in Bahrain and the wider region. -TradeArabia News Service
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