26,000 Bahrainis found jobs in 6,642 private institutions: Minister

TDT | Manama

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

The second edition of the National Employment Programme landed jobs for more than 26,000 nationals in about 6,642 private institutions, said Labour and Social Development Minister.

Minister Jameel Humaidan also pointed out that the labour ministry had trained over 12,000 nationals in 2021 in cooperation with the relevant authorities.

The minister announced the figures during a virtual meeting with the advisory mission of the International Monetary Fund, led by Dr Mahmoud Mohieldin. Discussions also focused on Bahrain’s experience in confronting the repercussions of the novel Coronavirus pandemic, the Economic Recovery Plan and programmes that support the stability of the labour market.

Humaidan highlighted Bahrain’s swift response to the pandemic by launching an economic stimulus package worth more than BHD 4.5 billion in March 2019, as directed by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. “Such measures had maintained the stability of the national workforce in the labour market and distanced the private sector from layoffs,” the minister said.

On the Economic Recovery Plan, the minister said the ambitious five-pillar plan is a roadmap for a brighter economic and fiscal future for Bahrain.

The plan launched by the government, led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, targets to employ 20,000 Bahrainis and train 10,000 others annually.

He affirmed that the positive results prove the ability of the local labour market to generate more job opportunities for the national workforce.