MANAMA: A total of 5,700 Bahrainis were trained in quality opportunities with Tamkeen’s support during the first half of the year, which is almost 50 per cent of the authority’s 2022 key performance indicators (KPI), it has emerged.
This was highlighted in a statement issued after Tamkeen’s second board of directors meeting for the year, which saw updates presented on the implementation of the strategy and progress on new programmes during the second quarter of the year.
During the meeting, chairman Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa said: “Tamkeen continues to support the national economy through the pursuit of its main objectives which aim to make Bahrainis the employee of choice locally and internationally, and the private sector the engine of economic growth. We are also continuing our work in keeping pace with market changes to stimulate growth, increase productivity, and drive positive economic impact through a series of initiatives in line with national priorities and the economic recovery plan.
“The second phase of programmes was developed during the first half of the year, ensuring compatibility with sector needs and labour market developments. Additionally, we have launched strategic partnerships with several accredited international bodies with the objective of developing Bahrainis’ skills and encouraging sustainability within enterprises.”
Tamkeen reported that the number of new jobs filled by Bahrainis in enterprises receiving support reached 46pc of the KPI to more than 4,500.
With regards to enterprises, Tamkeen was able to almost double its support for new enterprises, reaching 168pc of the target for 2022 and totalling 1,675 companies.
It is also continuing to support companies looking to expand, supporting 1,185 companies which represents 40pc of the total target for 2022.
Additionally, as part of the commitment to identifying key growth opportunities within all sectors, with a focus on high-potential sectors, Tamkeen hosted a series of meetings with over 120 enterprises from various economic sectors in order to understand the challenges they face and how to contribute to their development through encouraging companies to adapt their business models and achieve greater growth and sustainability.
Tamkeen has recently introduced several initiatives aimed at creating job and training opportunities for locals.
These partnerships included an agreement with the SANS Global Training Institute, which aims to train hundreds of Bahrainis in the field of cyber security over the next two years.
Also announced was an initiative to prepare and employ Bahrainis in the field of actuarial sciences to work within insurance companies in partnership with the Central Bank of Bahrain, the London-based Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, and the Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance.
Strategic partnerships have also been announced with the first phase of international companies participating in the Global Ready-Talent Programme, which includes 12 companies who will train over 60 Bahrainis at their international headquarters with the aim of developing the skills and expertise of national talent, contributing to their career development and helping them reach leadership positions in the future, thus raising their competitiveness locally and internationally.
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