The Labour Fund (Tamkeen) has announced its support for the employment and wage increments of 55 Bahraini employees at Bahrain Islamic Bank (BisB).
Tamkeen’s support comes through a range of initiatives, including the National Employment Program, the Leadership Employment Program, and the Wage Increment Program.
This support aligns with Tamkeen’s strategic priorities for 2025, which focus on enhancing the position and competitiveness of Bahrainis in the private sector, equipping Bahrainis with suitable skills for career development in the private sector, and prioritizing enterprise growth, digitization, and sustainability, and supporting the development of the ecosystem surrounding the labor market and private sector.
On this occasion, Khalid Al Bayat, Chief Growth Officer at the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), stated that, “We are pleased to support Bahraini employees at BisB. This support enriches the financial sector, which is the largest contributor to Bahrain’s GDP, accounting for 17.1 percent in the second quarter of 2024. We remain committed to supporting various economic sectors, especially those offering rewarding jobs and promising career development opportunities for national talent. Our programs are designed to reward employees, motivate them to achieve greater career milestones, and help them build a promising professional future.”
Afnan Saleh, Chief Human Resources Officer at Bahrain Islamic Bank, noted that, “We are pleased to collaborate with the Labour Fund “Tamkeen” to support national talent through a variety of support programs. These programs will directly contribute to developing clear career progression plans for employees and prepare them to assume administrative and leadership roles.”
“The financial sector is one of the most dynamic and evolving sectors in the job market, offering diverse opportunities for skilled and experienced employees. It also enables national talent to secure rewarding jobs and advance their professional careers. As business owners, we can leverage Tamkeen’s programs to keep pace with these changes and empower Bahraini talent to secure rewarding roles and lead positive transformations in the labor market,” Saleh added.
Bahrain Islamic Bank is one of Tamkeen’s partner banks under the ‘Tamweel’ program, which provides Sharia-compliant financing solutions to enterprises of various sizes and growth stages.
Tamkeen has launched a suite of programs to support the employment and career development of national talent, to make Bahrainis the preferred choice for employment. These initiatives complement enterprise support programs and aim to position the private sector as the main driver of economic growth in the Kingdom.
