Bahrain Chamber hails Tamkeen’s support to private sector

TDT | Manama

Bahrain Chamber chairman Sameer Nass hailed the strides taken by Labour Fund Tamkeen to support the private sector in light of the economic impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Nass underlined Tamkeen’s pivotal role in empowering Bahrain’s economy and ensuring its sustainability and commended its strenuous efforts to support the private sector in line with the collective national efforts and the leadership’s wise directives.

Nass reiterated pride in Tamkeen’s concerted effort and swift response to the situation. He shed light on Tamkeen’s BD- 40million Business Continuity Support Programme, which offers grants to affected small and micro businesses, and its potential to revive them and contribute to revitalising the market.

Nass voiced pride in all efforts exerted during this difficult time and expressed confidence in overcoming this hardship under the guidance of wise leadership.

The Bahrain Chamber chairman also commended the wise directives of His Royal Highness the Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister, on expanding the base of beneficiaries from Tamkeen’s support programmes to include taxi and bus drivers, driving instructors, and those working at kindergartens and nurseries.

This is a gesture that reflects the leadership’s keenness in supporting all members of the community, he said.