01.02.2022

“Skills Bahrain” a Comprehensive National Initiative to Monitor Current and Future Labour Market Needs

The Labour Fund “Tamkeen” announced that work is underway to launch the “Skills Bahrain” Initiative based on the direction of the Supreme Council for the Development of Education and Training chaired His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister, who discussed the project’s progress to date during the last meeting.  The initiative is currently being implemented by the Tamkeen in collaboration with several relevant government and private sector entities involved in education, training, and professional labour market requirements.

27.01.2022

In line with the National Economic Recovery Program, “Tamkeen” launches new programs aimed at developing high-potential sectors and creating job opportunities

Tamkeen’s annual 2022 Consultation Forum was held virtually today, Wednesday, January 26, by His Excellency Mr. Husain Mohammed Rajab, the Chief Executive of Labour Fund “Tamkeen.” At the forum, His Excellency stressed the importance Tamkeen’s strategic approach, which comes as a response to the current economic reality and the rapidly changing global economic climate.

25.10.2021

In a Special Meeting with the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry “Tamkeen” Affirms its Strategic Partnership with the Chamber

Shaikh Mohammed bin Essa Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Labor Fund “Tamkeen,” stressed that building on the Kingdom’s economic gains to date necessitates continued solidarity efforts by all concerned parties to keep pace with current market realities

27.09.2021

Citi Launches Global Technology Hub in Bahrain

Citi today inaugurated a global technology hub at its premises in Bahrain. The Citi technology hub, launched as part of a long-term strategic partnership with Tamkeen and the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB), will be one of the most advanced in the region with the aim of creating 1,000 coding jobs over the next ten years.

24.06.2021

Tamkeen announces 3-month extension of its Business Continuity Support Programme for sectors affected by COVID-19

The Kingdom’s Labour Fund “Tamkeen”, has today announced a 3-month extension of its ’Business Continuity Support Programme’ for institutions affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The extension will run from June until August 2021.

30.03.2021

During a press conference held virtually with local newspapers Mr. Rajab: “Tamkeen’s upcoming strategy for the next five years focuses on productivity

The Chief Executive of the Kingdom’s Labour Fund “Tamkeen”, Mr. Hussain Mohammed Rajab, today held a virtual press conference with editors-in-chief of the local newspapers to discuss Tamkeen’s 5-year strategy for its Business Development Program.