Tamkeen supports the Employment and Career Development of 36 Bahrainis at Sarens Nass Middle East

The Labour Fund (Tamkeen) announced its support for the employment and career development of 36 Bahrainis at Sarens Nass Middle East, a leading Bahrain-based provider of crane services, heavy lifting and transport solutions. This announcement comes in line with Tamkeen’s efforts to support employment and career development for Bahraini talent within the private sector.

This support 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 and supporting the development of the ecosystem surrounding the labor market and private sector.

On this occasion, Mr. Khalid Al Bayat, Chief Growth Officer at the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), stated: “We are proud to support Bahraini companies that prioritize the employment and professional growth of local talent. Sarens Nass Middle East has consistently demonstrated its commitment by utilizing our programs since 2017 to hire, train and reward Bahraini employees.”

Mr. Al Bayat reaffirmed Tamkeen’s commitment to supporting Bahraini companies that focus on the employment and career development of local talent through strategic initiatives and partnerships.

“Tamkeen remains focused on supporting the development of Bahraini talent through its programs and partnerships, which enhance career opportunities and growth, allowing them to take on leadership roles within their companies and this is in line with our core mission to ensure they become the first choice for employers in the labor market,” added Mr. Al Bayat.

On this occasion, Al Hanoof Nass Regional Director from Sarens Nass Middle East said: “Tamkeen’s programs align closely with our strategic vision to support the employment of national talents in addition to advancing their skill development, and since 2017 we have actively benefitted from Tamkeen’s programs to train and qualify Bahraini talent. Today we are proud to report that 78% of our workforce is comprised of Bahraini nationals and at Sarens Nass we remain committed to fostering a professional and empowering work environment.”

Ms. Nass added: “We place great emphasis on developing Bahraini capabilities by enhancing their technical skills and equipping them with the tools necessary to meet evolving market demands as we firmly believe that investing in human capital is fundamental to the growth and sustainability of the private sector.”

Sarens Nass Middle East was established in 2003 as a joint venture between Bahrain-based Nass Group and Belgium-based Sarens NV. The company delivers innovative and integrated solutions in crane services, heavy lifting and transportation across the Middle East. It also offers marine services, operational support, crane rentals and material handling services with regional offices in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait and the UAE.

Tamkeen has launched a range of programs aimed at supporting the employment and career development of national talent, with the goal of making Bahrainis the preferred choice for employment and making the private sector the engine of economic growth in the kingdom.