Tamkeen supports AI tendering platform Procural

TDT | Manama    

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

The Labour Fund (Tamkeen) supported Bahrain-based business-to-business (B2B) tendering platform, Procural, for the purpose of developing their business which will lead to the creation of new job opportunities for tens of Bahrainis.

The support will enable Procural to enhance their ability to use cloud-based technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to match vendors with buyers.

This support comes as a part of Tamkeen’s Start Your Business program, which is open to SMEs and startups launched within the last three years and offers grants on items such as machinery, marketing, and the implementation of technology.

Tamkeen’s Chief Growth Officer, Qusay Al Arayedh said: “As a key driver of economic development in the Kingdom, Tamkeen is committed to fostering innovation, creating employment opportunities, and leveraging advanced technologies to empower businesses in Bahrain.”

Procural Co-Founder and CEO Uzair Usman said: “With Tamkeen’s support, we hope to expand our business, employ more local talent, overcome certain challenges, refine the platform for a more pleasant customer experience, and become a major marketplace for the region.”