Tamkeen has unveiled enhancements to its career development programmes aiming to strengthen the skillsets and leadership potential of the national workforce. The move aligns with Tamkeen s 2024 strategy focused on boosting economic participation and private sector development. The revamped programmes target to empower 50 000 Bahrainis annually through targeted initiatives and partnerships. A key update involves the Leadership Employment Programme which now offers incentives for companies to raise wages of Bahraini employees promoted to leadership roles. Tamkeen will cover 100 per cent of wage increases ranging from 5pc to 20pc for 24 months subject to eligibility criteria. The Enterprise Training Support Programme also received an upgrade expanding coverage to include accredited certifications in specialised technical leadership and administrative skills alongside internal training programmes. This broader support aims to equip Bahrainis with in-demand skillsets for career advancement. Tamkeen will also offer 50pc support for certifications related to personal and local skills development. The programmes are instrumental in developing our national workforce and fostering partnerships with the private sector said Tamkeen chief executive Maha Mofeez. She emphasised the commitment to incentivise employee growth while urging institutions to prioritise workforce development. These initiatives Ms Mofeez added promote employee retention enhance career prospects for Bahrainis and empower them to build successful professional futures. Tamkeen s efforts have demonstrably impacted the labour market. Since 2023 the organisation has facilitated job placements for over 12 300 Bahrainis and provided training support to 10 700 individuals. Additionally more than 5 100 institutions have benefitted from Tamkeen s programmes highlighting its widespread influence. The revamped programmes dovetail with Tamkeen s 2024 strategic pillars: increasing economic participation through job creation expanding career development opportunities for Bahrainis and fostering private sector growth through enterprise support and technology adoption.
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Tamkeen has unveiled enhancements to its career development programmes aiming to strengthen the skillsets and leadership potential of the national workforce. The move aligns with Tamkeen s 2024 strategy focused on boosting economic participation and private sector development. The revamped programmes target to empower 50 000 Bahrainis annually through targeted initiatives and partnerships. A key update involves the Leadership Employment Programme which now offers incentives for companies to raise wages of Bahraini employees promoted to leadership roles. Tamkeen will cover 100 per cent of wage increases ranging from 5pc to 20pc for 24 months subject to eligibility criteria. The Enterprise Training Support Programme also received an upgrade expanding coverage to include accredited certifications in specialised technical leadership and administrative skills alongside internal training programmes. This broader support aims to equip Bahrainis with in-demand skillsets for career advancement. Tamkeen will also offer 50pc support for certifications related to personal and local skills development. The programmes are instrumental in developing our national workforce and fostering partnerships with the private sector said Tamkeen chief executive Maha Mofeez. She emphasised the commitment to incentivise employee growth while urging institutions to prioritise workforce development. These initiatives Ms Mofeez added promote employee retention enhance career prospects for Bahrainis and empower them to build successful professional futures. Tamkeen s efforts have demonstrably impacted the labour market. Since 2023 the organisation has facilitated job placements for over 12 300 Bahrainis and provided training support to 10 700 individuals. Additionally more than 5 100 institutions have benefitted from Tamkeen s programmes highlighting its widespread influence. The revamped programmes dovetail with Tamkeen s 2024 strategic pillars: increasing economic participation through job creation expanding career development opportunities for Bahrainis and fostering private sector growth through enterprise support and technology adoption.
Tamkeen has unveiled enhancements to its career development programmes aiming to strengthen the skillsets and leadership potential of the national workforce. The move aligns with Tamkeen s 2024 strategy focused on boosting economic participation and private sector development. The revamped programmes target to empower 50 000 Bahrainis annually through targeted initiatives and partnerships. A key update involves the Leadership Employment Programme which now offers incentives for companies to raise wages of Bahraini employees promoted to leadership roles. Tamkeen will cover 100 per cent of wage increases ranging from 5pc to 20pc for 24 months subject to eligibility criteria. The Enterprise Training Support Programme also received an upgrade expanding coverage to include accredited certifications in specialised technical leadership and administrative skills alongside internal training programmes. This broader support aims to equip Bahrainis with in-demand skillsets for career advancement. Tamkeen will also offer 50pc support for certifications related to personal and local skills development. The programmes are instrumental in developing our national workforce and fostering partnerships with the private sector said Tamkeen chief executive Maha Mofeez. She emphasised the commitment to incentivise employee growth while urging institutions to prioritise workforce development. These initiatives Ms Mofeez added promote employee retention enhance career prospects for Bahrainis and empower them to build successful professional futures. Tamkeen s efforts have demonstrably impacted the labour market. Since 2023 the organisation has facilitated job placements for over 12 300 Bahrainis and provided training support to 10 700 individuals. Additionally more than 5 100 institutions have benefitted from Tamkeen s programmes highlighting its widespread influence. The revamped programmes dovetail with Tamkeen s 2024 strategic pillars: increasing economic participation through job creation expanding career development opportunities for Bahrainis and fostering private sector growth through enterprise support and technology adoption.
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Tamkeen has unveiled enhancements to its career development programmes aiming to strengthen the skillsets and leadership potential of the national workforce. The move aligns with Tamkeen s 2024 strategy focused on boosting economic participation and private sector development. The revamped programmes target to empower 50 000 Bahrainis annually through targeted initiatives and partnerships. A key update involves the Leadership Employment Programme which now offers incentives for companies to raise wages of Bahraini employees promoted to leadership roles. Tamkeen will cover 100 per cent of wage increases ranging from 5pc to 20pc for 24 months subject to eligibility criteria. The Enterprise Training Support Programme also received an upgrade expanding coverage to include accredited certifications in specialised technical leadership and administrative skills alongside internal training programmes. This broader support aims to equip Bahrainis with in-demand skillsets for career advancement. Tamkeen will also offer 50pc support for certifications related to personal and local skills development. The programmes are instrumental in developing our national workforce and fostering partnerships with the private sector said Tamkeen chief executive Maha Mofeez. She emphasised the commitment to incentivise employee growth while urging institutions to prioritise workforce development. These initiatives Ms Mofeez added promote employee retention enhance career prospects for Bahrainis and empower them to build successful professional futures. Tamkeen s efforts have demonstrably impacted the labour market. Since 2023 the organisation has facilitated job placements for over 12 300 Bahrainis and provided training support to 10 700 individuals. Additionally more than 5 100 institutions have benefitted from Tamkeen s programmes highlighting its widespread influence. The revamped programmes dovetail with Tamkeen s 2024 strategic pillars: increasing economic participation through job creation expanding career development opportunities for Bahrainis and fostering private sector growth through enterprise support and technology adoption.
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Bahrain s Labour Fund (Tamkeen) has announced its support for the career development of over 150 Bahraini employees at Midal Cables Company. This support comes through the Wage Increment Programme which covers up to 20% of the salary increases for employees for two years. Midal Cables is one of the leading Bahraini companies in the aluminium manufacturing industry with 47 years of standing in producing rods wires and electrical cables for transmitting electricity worldwide. The company exports its products to more than 60 countries including the US and Europe. Developing local talent Maha Abdulhameed Mofeez Tamkeen Chief Executive said: We commend Midal Cables for its strong focus on developing local talent within the company. This support will encourage local talents to strive for exce...
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Bahrain s Labour Fund (Tamkeen) has announced its support for the career development of over 150 Bahraini employees at Midal Cables Company. This support comes through the Wage Increment Programme which covers up to 20% of the salary increases for employees for two years. Midal Cables is one of the leading Bahraini companies in the aluminium manufacturing industry with 47 years of standing in producing rods wires and electrical cables for transmitting electricity worldwide. The company exports its products to more than 60 countries including the US and Europe. Developing local talent Maha Abdulhameed Mofeez Tamkeen Chief Executive said: We commend Midal Cables for its strong focus on developing local talent within the company. This support will encourage local talents to strive for exce...
Bahrain s Labour Fund Tamkeen has announced its support for salary increments of more than 1000 employees at Bahrain Airport Services (BAS) approximately 71% of the total Bahraini workforce at the company. Additionally 400 Bahraini employees have received training through the Enterprise Training Support Programme in line with the company s growth plans by increasing employee competitiveness and outlining clear career development plans to retain skilled and experienced talent. BAS plays a pivotal role in the logistics sector in the kingdom being the sole operator of in- ground handling services at Bahrain International Airport. The company provides a range of services including ground operations air cargo airline catering services and aviation engineering. It is also a leading supporter of local talent employing 1 500 Bahraini employees it ...
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Bahrain s Labour Fund Tamkeen has announced its support for salary increments of more than 1000 employees at Bahrain Airport Services (BAS) approximately 71% of the total Bahraini workforce at the company. Additionally 400 Bahraini employees have received training through the Enterprise Training Support Programme in line with the company s growth plans by increasing employee competitiveness and outlining clear career development plans to retain skilled and experienced talent. BAS plays a pivotal role in the logistics sector in the kingdom being the sole operator of in- ground handling services at Bahrain International Airport. The company provides a range of services including ground operations air cargo airline catering services and aviation engineering. It is also a leading supporter of local talent employing 1 500 Bahraini employees it ...
Bahrain s Labour Fund (Tamkeen) has announced career progression support for nearly 100 Bahraini employees at Al-Salam Gas Electronics. This comes in conjunction with Al Salam s ongoing expansion plans which include all company channels including retail outlets. This initiative is expected to create more job opportunities for Bahrainis within the company which has been committed to Bahrainisation and investing in Bahraini employees since its inception. Tamkeen s support is part of its career development programme which focus on encouraging local talent and enhancing their skills to meet labour market demands by providing necessary training and increasing Bahraini employees wages. Diverse job opportunities Khalid Al-Bayat Chief Growth Officer at Tamkeen said: The expansion pr...
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Bahrain s Labour Fund (Tamkeen) has announced career progression support for nearly 100 Bahraini employees at Al-Salam Gas Electronics. This comes in conjunction with Al Salam s ongoing expansion plans which include all company channels including retail outlets. This initiative is expected to create more job opportunities for Bahrainis within the company which has been committed to Bahrainisation and investing in Bahraini employees since its inception. Tamkeen s support is part of its career development programme which focus on encouraging local talent and enhancing their skills to meet labour market demands by providing necessary training and increasing Bahraini employees wages. Diverse job opportunities Khalid Al-Bayat Chief Growth Officer at Tamkeen said: The expansion pr...
Bahrain s Labour Fund (Tamkeen) has intensified inspection visits to enterprises and individuals benefiting from programmes aimed at supporting employment and career development at a rate six times higher than before. Additionally a mechanism has been introduced with the Ministry of Labour to notify Tamkeen in cases of arbitrary dismissal and necessary actions will be taken according to the violations regulations which may include recovering support funds or barring employers from applying to programmes upon proof of non-compliance with programme terms and conditions in addition to proactive surveys to individual beneficiaries of the wage support programmes to inquire about their employment status. During the first half of this year 2341 inspection visits were conducted resulting in the detection of various violations including 13 related to ghost employment fraud and document forge...
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Bahrain s Labour Fund (Tamkeen) has intensified inspection visits to enterprises and individuals benefiting from programmes aimed at supporting employment and career development at a rate six times higher than before. Additionally a mechanism has been introduced with the Ministry of Labour to notify Tamkeen in cases of arbitrary dismissal and necessary actions will be taken according to the violations regulations which may include recovering support funds or barring employers from applying to programmes upon proof of non-compliance with programme terms and conditions in addition to proactive surveys to individual beneficiaries of the wage support programmes to inquire about their employment status. During the first half of this year 2341 inspection visits were conducted resulting in the detection of various violations including 13 related to ghost employment fraud and document forge...
Bahrain s Labour Fund (Tamkeen) has aided the career progression 170 Bahraini employees at Delmon Poultry Company. Tamkeen s support comes as part of the wage increment programme which covers the full cost of the employees salary increase up to 20% for a duration of two years. The programme contributes to supporting the career development of national talent and encourages organisations to increase the wages of their employees to motivate and retain them. New hatchery Delmon Poultry Company is a public shareholding company established in 1980 aiming to provide local products with the highest quality international standards and measures. Recently the company has expanded by opening a new hatchery which is expected to double production capacity by 40%. &nbs...
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Bahrain s Labour Fund (Tamkeen) has aided the career progression 170 Bahraini employees at Delmon Poultry Company. Tamkeen s support comes as part of the wage increment programme which covers the full cost of the employees salary increase up to 20% for a duration of two years. The programme contributes to supporting the career development of national talent and encourages organisations to increase the wages of their employees to motivate and retain them. New hatchery Delmon Poultry Company is a public shareholding company established in 1980 aiming to provide local products with the highest quality international standards and measures. Recently the company has expanded by opening a new hatchery which is expected to double production capacity by 40%. &nbs...
Bahrain s Labour Fund (Tamkeen) will support salary increments for more than 400 Bahrainis employed at Lulu Hypermarket to support their growth and career development which is 67% of the total Bahrainis employed at the group. This comes as part of the wage increment programme that supports the career development of Bahrainis in the private sector. Tamkeen Chief Executive Maha Abdulhameed Mofeez said: We are committed to developing national talent and therefore our programmes encourage enterprises to employ and retain their current workforce and ultimately foster a supportive work environment that recognises and values their contributions. We are pleased to continue extending our support to Lulu Hypermarket which is not only a key contributor to the economy but also provides employment opportunities for local talent in the kingdom. Juzer Rupawala Lulu Group International Director sa...
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Bahrain s Labour Fund (Tamkeen) will support salary increments for more than 400 Bahrainis employed at Lulu Hypermarket to support their growth and career development which is 67% of the total Bahrainis employed at the group. This comes as part of the wage increment programme that supports the career development of Bahrainis in the private sector. Tamkeen Chief Executive Maha Abdulhameed Mofeez said: We are committed to developing national talent and therefore our programmes encourage enterprises to employ and retain their current workforce and ultimately foster a supportive work environment that recognises and values their contributions. We are pleased to continue extending our support to Lulu Hypermarket which is not only a key contributor to the economy but also provides employment opportunities for local talent in the kingdom. Juzer Rupawala Lulu Group International Director sa...
Bahrain s Labour Fund (Tamkeen) in partnership with Bahrain Polytechnic has announced the launch of the second phase of its Cloud Innovation Centre (CIC) programme. The initiative aims to enhance the cloud computing skills of Bahraini talent and bolster the kingdom s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems. The second phase builds on the success of the first and was designed to support its promising graduates by providing them with a platform to develop and accelerate their concepts in the market. Based on the first phase outputs the second phase supports participants in establishing startups expanding the scope of their businesses and enhancing their competitiveness in local regional and international markets. The programme aims to expand the use of cloud computing technologies facilitate the delivery of services generate innovative solutions to a range of challenges and enco...
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Bahrain s Labour Fund (Tamkeen) in partnership with Bahrain Polytechnic has announced the launch of the second phase of its Cloud Innovation Centre (CIC) programme. The initiative aims to enhance the cloud computing skills of Bahraini talent and bolster the kingdom s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems. The second phase builds on the success of the first and was designed to support its promising graduates by providing them with a platform to develop and accelerate their concepts in the market. Based on the first phase outputs the second phase supports participants in establishing startups expanding the scope of their businesses and enhancing their competitiveness in local regional and international markets. The programme aims to expand the use of cloud computing technologies facilitate the delivery of services generate innovative solutions to a range of challenges and enco...
Tamkeen has partnered with Falak Consulting to launch ScaleUp! an innovative new programme aimed at empowering emerging Bahraini enterprises with strategic business development skills. The programme is being launched in partnership with Strategy Sims which aims to enhance the capabilities of startups in Bahrain and help them grow attract investors and develop strategies through a training simulation to develop a startup experience. The programme will last for three days through which participants in ScaleUp! will engage in an immersive simulation experience which mirrors the journey of developing a startup and will guide them through every stage of establishing a new business from conception to developing exit strategies. Real-world challenges They will grapple with real-world challenges such as cra...
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Tamkeen has partnered with Falak Consulting to launch ScaleUp! an innovative new programme aimed at empowering emerging Bahraini enterprises with strategic business development skills. The programme is being launched in partnership with Strategy Sims which aims to enhance the capabilities of startups in Bahrain and help them grow attract investors and develop strategies through a training simulation to develop a startup experience. The programme will last for three days through which participants in ScaleUp! will engage in an immersive simulation experience which mirrors the journey of developing a startup and will guide them through every stage of establishing a new business from conception to developing exit strategies. Real-world challenges They will grapple with real-world challenges such as cra...
Bahrain s Labour Fund Tamkeen has launched an International Bank Account Number (IBAN) verification service in collaboration with Tarabut Gateway a leading open banking solutions platform to facilitate transactions for individual and enterprise beneficiaries of Tamkeen services. In line with its commitment to harnessing operational innovations and enhancing productivity and development through partnerships with the private sector Tamkeen became the first governmental entity to collaborate with Tarabut. By leveraging Tarabut s advanced technology Tamkeen ensures a robust solution that minimises potential transaction issues. The service eliminates the need to attach certificates manually allowing customers to effortlessly validate their IBANs while saving time reducing errors and ensuring seamless payments a statement said. Tamkeen s Chief Technology Of...
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Bahrain s Labour Fund Tamkeen has launched an International Bank Account Number (IBAN) verification service in collaboration with Tarabut Gateway a leading open banking solutions platform to facilitate transactions for individual and enterprise beneficiaries of Tamkeen services. In line with its commitment to harnessing operational innovations and enhancing productivity and development through partnerships with the private sector Tamkeen became the first governmental entity to collaborate with Tarabut. By leveraging Tarabut s advanced technology Tamkeen ensures a robust solution that minimises potential transaction issues. The service eliminates the need to attach certificates manually allowing customers to effortlessly validate their IBANs while saving time reducing errors and ensuring seamless payments a statement said. Tamkeen s Chief Technology Of...
Bahrain s Labour Fund Tamkeen has announced its support for Bahrainis wishing to enrol in the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) programme at the Bahrain Institute of Banking & Finance (BIBF). The initiative aims to qualify Bahraini talent to specialise and excel in the field of human resources (HR) by providing them with specialised training in partnership with the CIPD a leading professional body for HR Learning and Development (L&D) and Organisation Development (OD). This strategic partnership with the BIBF underscores Tamkeen s commitment to strengthening the capabilities of national talent and driving sustainable economic growth across key sectors of Bahrain s economy. By investing in the professional development of Bahraini talent Tamkeen will also equip individuals with the skills they need to get employment opportunities and excel in their careers. /d...
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Bahrain s Labour Fund Tamkeen has announced its support for Bahrainis wishing to enrol in the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) programme at the Bahrain Institute of Banking & Finance (BIBF). The initiative aims to qualify Bahraini talent to specialise and excel in the field of human resources (HR) by providing them with specialised training in partnership with the CIPD a leading professional body for HR Learning and Development (L&D) and Organisation Development (OD). This strategic partnership with the BIBF underscores Tamkeen s commitment to strengthening the capabilities of national talent and driving sustainable economic growth across key sectors of Bahrain s economy. By investing in the professional development of Bahraini talent Tamkeen will also equip individuals with the skills they need to get employment opportunities and excel in their careers. /d...
The Bahrain Association of Banks (BAB) recently organised a meeting that brought together banks and the kingdom s Labour Fund (Tamkeen) with the aim of acquainting banks with novel support initiatives for employment career advancement and institutional assistance. The BAB meeting served as a platform to deliberate on strategies to streamline access to essential financing for startups and SMEs. The objective was to bolster their sustainability expand operational scope boost job creation contribute to GDP and foster the overall development of the national economy said BAB in its statement. The discussions also encompassed potential avenues for collaboration between Bahraini banks and Tamkeen in the fields of economic banking and developmental initiatives. During the meeting Ta...
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The Bahrain Association of Banks (BAB) recently organised a meeting that brought together banks and the kingdom s Labour Fund (Tamkeen) with the aim of acquainting banks with novel support initiatives for employment career advancement and institutional assistance. The BAB meeting served as a platform to deliberate on strategies to streamline access to essential financing for startups and SMEs. The objective was to bolster their sustainability expand operational scope boost job creation contribute to GDP and foster the overall development of the national economy said BAB in its statement. The discussions also encompassed potential avenues for collaboration between Bahraini banks and Tamkeen in the fields of economic banking and developmental initiatives. During the meeting Ta...
Bahrain s Labour Fund (Tamkeen) announced the renewal of its ongoing collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) aimed at furthering support for the Cloud Innovation Centre (CIC) at the University of Bahrain and Bahrain Polytechnic. This collaboration now in its fourth year is dedicated to bolstering students digital proficiency expediting Bahrain s digital transformation and addressing challenges faced by some organisations within the public sector. As a leading global tech institution AWS brings invaluable practical expertise diverse services and access to cutting-edge technologies enriching the CIC initiative. Tamkeen s support encompasses the cost of training including consultancy services focused on cloud innovations and the creation of prototypes. The initiative is designed to equip students with essential digital skills through comprehensive training. ...
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Bahrain s Labour Fund (Tamkeen) announced the renewal of its ongoing collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) aimed at furthering support for the Cloud Innovation Centre (CIC) at the University of Bahrain and Bahrain Polytechnic. This collaboration now in its fourth year is dedicated to bolstering students digital proficiency expediting Bahrain s digital transformation and addressing challenges faced by some organisations within the public sector. As a leading global tech institution AWS brings invaluable practical expertise diverse services and access to cutting-edge technologies enriching the CIC initiative. Tamkeen s support encompasses the cost of training including consultancy services focused on cloud innovations and the creation of prototypes. The initiative is designed to equip students with essential digital skills through comprehensive training. ...
Leading Saudi telecom companies - stc Zain and Mobily - have announced plans to form an alliance to provide innovative services and products to support decision-making in government agencies. The alliance is a qualitative initiative at the regional level as it was registered within the experimental regulatory environment for innovative solutions from communication service providers SandBox one of the Communications Space and Technology Commission initiatives. The alliance aims to maximize the benefit of analyzing large data in building innovative products and solutions that support decision-makers in government agencies to achieve their goals reported SPA. In addition to enabling them to improve performance efficiency the alliance will help boost productivity and also facilitate the provision of distinguished services in creative and innovative ways. &nbs...
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Leading Saudi telecom companies - stc Zain and Mobily - have announced plans to form an alliance to provide innovative services and products to support decision-making in government agencies. The alliance is a qualitative initiative at the regional level as it was registered within the experimental regulatory environment for innovative solutions from communication service providers SandBox one of the Communications Space and Technology Commission initiatives. The alliance aims to maximize the benefit of analyzing large data in building innovative products and solutions that support decision-makers in government agencies to achieve their goals reported SPA. In addition to enabling them to improve performance efficiency the alliance will help boost productivity and also facilitate the provision of distinguished services in creative and innovative ways. &nbs...
