On the sidelines of the Gateway Gulf Investment Forum 2025 “Tamkeen” announced its support for “Wyndham Beach Club Resort” as part of a strategic plan to position Bahrain Bay as a leading waterfront tourism destination
The Labour Fund “Tamkeen” announced its support for “Wyndham Grand Hotel Manama” in developing the “Wyndham Beach Club Resort, H ealth, Fitness and Wellbeing” – a new waterfront family destination that will serve as a significant addition to Bahrain’s tourism landscape.
The project is one of five plots under the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority’s initiatives aimed at positioning Bahrain Bay as a leading waterfront tourism destination. Through this support, Tamkeen seeks to stimulate the tourism sector’s economic growth, further cementing the Kingdom of Bahrain’s position as a leading tourism and leisure destination in the region.
The announcement was made on the sidelines of the Gateway Gulf Investment Forum 2025, hosted in the Kingdom of Bahrain. As part of this initiative, “Wyndham Grand Manama” plans to establish an integrated waterfront entertainment project featuring a range of diverse facilities that are the first of their kind in the Kingdom. The project is also expected to create 34 employment opportunities for local talent, underscoring the tourism sector’s role as a key driver of economic growth.
Her Excellency Ms. Maha Abdulhameed Mofeez, Chief Executive of the Labour Fund “Tamkeen” commented: “We take pride in supporting promising national projects that contribute to strengthening the Kingdom of Bahrain’s position as a distinguished entertainment and tourism hub in the region. This initiative comes in line with the Tourism Strategy (2022 – 2026), which seeks to position the Kingdom as a world-class tourism destination, thereby enhancing tourism diversity and supporting the growth of innovative entertainment projects, and our support reflects Tamkeen’s commitment to strengthening the contribution of this growing sector to the national economy, positively impacting the creation of employment opportunities for Bahraini talent.”
Mr. Ahmed Al Qaed Chairman of Al Qaed Group said: “We are proud to unveil this landmark project during the Gateway Gulf Investment Forum 2025, which represents a pioneering step in advancing the tourism sector in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Tamkeen’s support reinforces our vision to deliver the first project of its kind in the field of leisure and hospitality, aligning with the Kingdom’s vision to establish itself as a premier tourism destination and promote the growth of exceptional experiences that cater to both local and international visitors. “
This collaboration 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.