Empowering Bahraini workforce a ‘priority’

TDT | Manama

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The Kingdom of Bahrain is committed to creating programmes that encourage the private sector to employ Bahraini professionals.

This was emphasised by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, as he met yesterday with the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Isa bin Salman Education Charitable Trust and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and members of the Board of Directors of Tamkeen, at Al-Sakhir Palace.

HRH Prince Salman highlighted the importance of increasing productivity and efficiency to improve individual and societal outcomes.

He stressed the significance of providing high-level training programmes for Bahraini professionals to help achieve the goals of the comprehensive development, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.

HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister noted that the skilled and capable Bahraini workforce has played a crucial role in Bahrain’s history, emphasising the importance of providing appropriate training and employment opportunities within the private sector in support of citizens and the economy.

His Royal Highness expressed appreciation for the tireless efforts of HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad in achieving the aspirations and goals for which Tamkeen was established.

He expressed his gratitude to Tamkeen’s Board of Directors and employees for their efforts and dedication in enhancing the Fund’s workstreams and adding value to the Kingdom’s wide-ranging economic objectives.

Achievements

During the meeting, HRH Prince Salman reviewed Tamkeen’s extensive efforts over the last few months, commending the achievements that demonstrate the Fund’s commitment and dedication to ensuring citizens remain at the forefront of development.

In this regard, His Royal Highness stressed the importance of building on efforts to achieve the Fund’s goals, which contribute to ensuring Bahraini citizens remain the preferred choice for employment in the Kingdom’s vibrant labour market.

His Royal Highness noted that Bahraini citizens are the wealth of the nation and are the foundation for all development paths, and emphasised Bahrain’s commitment to empowering and creating quality job opportunities for Bahraini citizens.

Gratitude

HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad expressed gratitude for HRH Prince Salman’s commitment to supporting Tamkeen’s efforts to develop and enhance the Bahraini workforce across all fields.

His Highness underlined the importance of fostering a supportive environment for Bahraini professionals to develop and thrive and creating new opportunities and strengthen their role in the labour market.

The Minister of Finance and National Economy, His Excellency Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, also attended the meeting.