A special event to mark the anniversary of Centrepoint at City Centre Bahrain was organised by Al Rashid Group yesterday during which long-serving staff were honoured.
The event was held under the patronage of Labour Minister Jameel Humaidan who praised the group’s support for the employment programmes and initiatives implemented by the ministry.
He stressed the role of the retail sector and its contribution towards attracting and employing Bahrainis in various professional disciplines.
The ceremony was held in the presence of City Centre Bahrain director Duaij Al Rumaihi, Al Rashid Group’s Territory head Sandeep Narain, along with senior officials and 150 Bahraini employees of the group.
Mr Narain said that 51 per cent of job vacancies were allocated for Bahraini citizens during 2021-2022 by the group, and the citizens were registered with the Labour Ministry.
During the event, Mr Humaidan honoured a number of Bahraini employees who worked for 15 years and above.
The Centrepoint anniversary celebrations will start for its customers today with attractive offers from Splash, Mothercare, Shoemart and Lifestyle.