On the sidelines of the Gateway Gulf Investment Forum 2025 “Tamkeen” Announces Support for Havelock One to Adopt Advanced Industry 4.0 Technologies
The Labour Fund “Tamkeen” announced its support for “Havelock One” as part of its ongoing efforts to promote the digital transformation of local enterprises through the adoption of advanced technological solutions aligned with the principles of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. This support aims to enhance its production processes by investing in smart machinery and equipment, including robotics, Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, and advanced software systems. The initiative focuses on automation and Artificial Intelligence to drive operations efficiency and improve productivity.
This announcement was made on the sidelines of the Gateway Gulf Investment Forum 2025, hosted by the Kingdom of Bahrain in its third edition from November 2nd to 3rd 2025. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in advancing smart industrial transformation in the Kingdom of Bahrain, reinforcing Havelock One’s position as a leader in adopting advanced manufacturing technologies, and an employer of 80 Bahrainis across various roles and specializations.
This initiative aligns with the Smart Factories (iFactories) initiative launched by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce to accelerate digital transformation across the industrial sector. It further contributes to the company’s regional expansion by enabling the export of its products to various GCC countries, covering a wide range of projects in hospitality, retail, commercial, and residential sectors.
The announcement also aligns with Tamkeen’s strategic priorities for 2025, which focus on enhancing the position and competitiveness of Bahrainis in the private sector, equipping Bahrainis with suitable skills for career development in the private sector, and prioritizing enterprise growth, digitization and sustainability.
On this occasion, Her Excellency Ms. Maha Abdulhameed Mofeez, Chief Executive of the Labour Fund “Tamkeen” said: “We are proud to support promising Bahraini enterprises that strive to adopt advanced technological solutions, as such efforts have a positive impact on their growth, sustainability, and productivity — ultimately leading to the creation of quality employment opportunities for local talent.”
Her Excellency added: “We believe that integrating Industry 4.0 technologies is no longer optional but a strategic necessity to ensure the sustainability and growth of local enterprises. Through this support, Tamkeen aims not only to enhance operational efficiency but also serves as a key driver for creating specialized and high-value job opportunities that align with the company’s ambitions and invest in the capabilities of national talent — thereby reinforcing Bahrain’s position as a regional hub for technological innovation.”
From his side, Mr. Firas Al Ayed, Group Operations Director at “Havelock One” said: “We highly value Tamkeen’s continued support since 2018, which has played a pivotal role in expanding our business and enabling entry into new markets. Today, Tamkeen’s support extends to the adoption of Fourth Industrial Revolution Technologies, which will positively impact our productivity, operational efficiency, and the creation of quality employment opportunities for Bahraini talent within the industrial sector.”
Founded in 1998, Havelock One is a leading, award-winning company specializing in interior design, turnkey fit-out projects, and customized manufacturing solutions. The company is headquartered in the Kingdom of Bahrain, serving the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. In 2006, the company was acquired by the Alshaya Group, and its main facility spans 520,000 square feet in Askar area. Over its 25-year journey, “Havelock One” has successfully delivered more than 9,000 interior fit-out projects across a wide range of sectors — including hospitality, retail, entertainment, commercial, government, residential, and food & beverage — delivered to the highest standards of quality and innovation.