Tamkeen (Labor Fund)

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.

Tamkeen has announced the launch of a new sector skills report highlighting the skills and jobs required in Bahrain s Hospitality and Tourism sector. The report aims to support the development of key professional skills aligned with the evolving needs of Bahrain s labor market whilst enhancing employment opportunities in the sector. This initiative reflects Bahrain s commitment to nurturing its local talent which serves as a cornerstone to achieving sustainable development. The report identifies the Hospitality and Tourism sector as a key contributor to the Kingdom s economy emphasizing its pivotal role in creating diverse job opportunities that empower Bahraini talent to thrive in this dynamic industry. Bahrain s competitive advantages make it a unique destination in the Hospitality and Tourism sector. Examples of th...

Bahrain s Labour Fund (Tamkeen) has announced the signing of a partnership agreement with Brinc to launch the Open Innovation Programme. This programme will enable large enterprises to address the challenges they face by leveraging innovative solutions provided by startups and SMEs. The Programme is in its first edition and will focus on leading Bahraini enterprises in the manufacturing financial services and telecommunications sectors. The programme will assess the main challenges facing these enterprises and identify the most pressing challenge to address then match them with startups or SMEs to develop solutions that address these challenges. Strategic priority This programme complements Tamkeen s ongoing efforts to enhance the business ecosystem in Bahrain as part of...

Bahrain s Labour Fund (Tamkeen) has announced its support for the expansion of Trafco Group a leading company in food trading distribution and storage through its Business Growth and Financing Support Programmes. This initiative will increase the company s frozen storage capacity by 30% equivalent to 3 940 storage units. Tamkeen also supported the wage increase of about 34 Bahraini employees within the group through the Wage Increment Programme. The support for Trafco Group aligns with Tamkeen s strategic priorities for 2024 under three pillars: increasing economic participation through employment opportunities for new market entrants expanding career development opportunities available to the Bahraini workforce and further developing the private sector by supporting enterprises to drive impact and sustainable development in the economy. span styl...

Tamkeen Human Resources Company one of Saudi Arabia s premier providers of innovative human resources solutions has set the final offer price at SAR50 ( 13.3) per share following the successful completion of the individual investor offering period and final allotment of shares in relation to its initial public offering (IPO). The individual investor offering which took place from November 5 to 6 saw the shares being oversubscribed by 138.2 times said Tamkeen in a statement. The number of shares allocated to individual investors stood at 1.59 million offer shares representing 20% of the total stake on offer. The offering saw 389 012 individual investors place orders totaling SAR1.147 billion ( 305 million) reflecting a subscription coverage of 14.43 times for this tranche. The company allocated a minim...

Bahrain s labour fund Tamkeen has announced the launch of a national programme in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) aimed at developing and upskilling local talent in Artificial Intelligence. Through this initiative Tamkeen and AWS will provide the opportunity for Bahrainis to obtain three main qualifications related to generative artificial intelligence implementing machine learning technologies in production and operations and utilizing technology to address various business challenges. The announcement was made at the second edition of the Gateway Gulf Investment Forum hosted by the Kingdom of Bahrain. Held under the theme of Investing in a Rapidly Transforming Region the forum has attracted significant international participation from top government officials business leaders and executives. ...

Bahrain s Labour Fund (Tamkeen) has announced new updates to the National Employment Programme aimed at incentivising the employment of national talent and providing additional solutions catered to employers needs. These updates include support for the Ministry of Labour s Jobs programme where employers can receive subsidies for recruited candidates. Additionally new wage support tracks have been introduced allowing enterprises to choose between the three available options. The current track of the National Employment Programme supports private sector employees wages to encourage enterprises to hire Bahrainis where the support period spans for three years with 70% wage subsidy in the first year 50% in the second year and 30% in the third year. The newly introduced tracks provide two new options for the support percentage and duration such as supporting 50% of the employee s...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...