Tamkeen announced support for career advancement of 50 Bahraini employees at Svitzer Bahrain, a leading provider of towing and maritime pilotage services in the kingdom.
The sector offers promising career prospects for Bahrainis, with approximately 38,000 employees constituting 6.7 per cent of Bahrain’s workforce.
Falling under Tamkeen’s Wage Increment Support programme, the initiative is part of a broader plan unveiled in November of last year to bolster Bahraini career development in the labour market.
The bundle of revamped programmes aims to support 50,000 Bahrainis by offering them promising employment opportunities, facilitating their professional advancement through wage hikes, and providing them with relevant training aligned with labour market demands.
Tamkeen chief executive Maha Mofeez said, “We remain committed to empowering Bahraini employment and career progression, while positioning Bahraini citizens as the preferred choice in the labour market and catalysing growth within pivotal sectors of the national economy. The logistics services sector is one of Bahrain’s key industries, and a vital contributor to the nation’s economic growth, particularly for the private sector, and we are keen to facilitate its sustained development.”
Svitzer Bahrain general manager Mohammed Taher added, “This partnership underscores Svitzer Bahrain’s dedication to nurturing Bahraini talent, whose contributions have been instrumental in the company’s success in the kingdom. We commend Tamkeen’s comprehensive approach to fostering national competencies and equipping the workforce with the skills and capabilities necessary for continued economic growth.”
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