Tamkeen Launches 'Kawader' Platform to Boost Employment in Bahrain’s ICT Sector

TDT | Manama

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In line with its mission to enhance the competitiveness of Bahraini citizens and support the private sector as a key driver of sustainable economic growth, the Labour Fund "Tamkeen" has launched the national initiative "Kawader". This platform offers an integrated database that enables private sector companies to recruit specialized national talents in the field of Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

The "Kawader" platform provides beneficiaries with access to local expertise possessing the necessary skills and specializations in the ICT sector, through a unified and comprehensive electronic system. This initiative aims to help employers find the talent they need, thereby supporting the rapid growth of this critical sector. Additionally, it offers job seekers and existing ICT professionals opportunities for employment and career advancement, contributing to the overall professional development of local talent.

Several Bahraini companies have already benefitted from the "Kawader" platform, successfully recruiting top local ICT professionals.

Commenting on the initiative, Talal Alarifi, CEO of Mazad, said:

"Through the 'Kawader' platform, we have been able to recruit distinguished local talents capable of driving change within the growing ICT sector, which is one of the fastest-expanding sectors in the national economy. The platform has made it easy to access a pool of qualified, work-ready individuals whose skills meet the needs of private sector companies."

Alaa Saeed, Founder and CEO of ARRAY, added:

"We take pride in supporting Bahraini talent and providing them with employment opportunities in the tech sector. Using Tamkeen’s 'Kawader' platform, we were able to promote job vacancies within ARRAY. The platform is user-friendly, highly efficient, and offers a robust database of local talents. Thanks to 'Kawader', we successfully filled several positions and continue to use it regularly. We truly appreciate Tamkeen’s efforts in developing this initiative to empower local talent."

The "Kawader" platform complements Tamkeen’s broader efforts to strengthen the ICT sector through various training initiatives, partnerships, and programs aimed at enriching this rapidly growing field. The platform allows individuals with specialized ICT experience to register, create profiles, and upload their résumés. Likewise, companies can post job vacancies and access a pool of skilled professionals via the website kawader.tamkeen.bh.