HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman Chairs Tamkeen’s Board Meeting and Approves 2026–2030 Strategy

• Empowering more than 44,000 Bahrainis through employment and career development initiatives
• New strategy aiming to strengthen the role of private sector enterprises by implementing initiatives that support their growth and advancement

His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Minister of the Prime Minister’s Court and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), today chaired the Board of Directors meeting and approved the Fund’s 2026-2030 strategy.

His Highness underscored the essential role played by the private sector in the Kingdom, emphasising its impact on Bahrain’s growth and development. He further highlighted that close collaboration between the government and the private sector is critical for the realisation of national plans and the Kingdom’s comprehensive development, under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

His Highness outlined the importance of continuing to empower national talent and broaden professional development opportunities, while supporting private sector enterprises through enabling initiatives that contribute to the Kingdom’s growth and development.  These efforts aim to enhance competitiveness, strengthen sustainable economic participation, and expand access to high-quality employment opportunities for national talent.

The Fund’s strategy centres on four key priorities: prioritising areas with the highest returns for the economy and Bahrainis; supporting the design of career pathways through initiatives that link skills with available labour market opportunities; adopting innovative approaches to stimulate private sector growth and access to financing; and delivering programmes that enhance the Fund’s operational effectiveness and efficiency, while further strengthening governance.

During the meeting, His Highness directed a review of all the Fund’s programmes to ensure their alignment with the new strategic priorities and to enhance their impact on the private sector, thereby contributing to the national economy’s growth.

Additionally, the Board of Directors congratulated Her Excellency Maha Abdulhameed Mofeez, Chief Executive of Tamkeen, on the issuance of the Royal Decree renewing her appointment. Her Excellency expressed her gratitude for her reappointment, reaffirming her commitment to achieving the Fund’s key objectives of enhancing the national economy through initiatives that support the private sector and develop national talents. The Board also thanked the team responsible for developing the Fund’s strategy for the coming years and ensuring its alignment with current and future market needs, reflecting Tamkeen’s commitment to providing supportive programmes and initiatives that align with national trends and labour market requirements.

The Board reviewed Tamkeen’s key achievements in 2025 based on key performance indicators and strategic priorities, along with the main results related to the Fund’s three core initiatives in 2025, which include supporting new entrants to the labour market, supporting career development, and supporting enterprises.

In 2025, the Fund provided employment and career development support to over 40,000 Bahrainis. Additionally, the fund supported more than 8,400 enterprises through programmes that promote business development and digitalisation.