The Labour Fund "Tamkeen" announced its support for the employment and wage increments of 55 Bahraini employees at Bahrain Islamic Bank (BisB) through various programmes , including the National Employment programme. the Leadership Employment programme. and the Wage Increment programme,
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 prioritising enterprise growth, digitisation, and sustainability, and supporting the development of the ecosystem surrounding the labour market and private sector.
Khalid Al Bayat, Chief Growth Officer at the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), said that Tamkeen is pleased to support Bahraini employees at BisB, as this contributes to the financial sector, which remains the largest contributor to Bahrain's GDP, accounting for 17.1 % in Q2 of 2024.
He emphasised Tamkeen's commitment to supporting various economic sectors, particularly those providing rewarding employment and promising career growth opportunities for national talent. He noted that Tamkeen’s programmes are designed to incentivise employees, encourage them to reach greater career achievements and support their professional development.
Afnan Saleh, Chief Human Resources Officer at BisB, stated that BisB is pleased to collaborate with the Labour Fund (Tamkeen) to support national talent through various programmes. She highlighted that these initiatives will play a key role in developing clear career progression plans for employees, equipping them for administrative and leadership positions.
She noted that the financial sector remains one of the most dynamic and evolving industries in the job market, providing diverse opportunities for skilled and experienced employees. Additionally, it enables national talent to secure rewarding positions and advance in their careers. She emphasised that business owners can utilise Tamkeen’s programmes to adapt to these changes and empower Bahraini talent to secure valuable roles and drive positive transformations in the labour market.
BisB is one of Tamkeen’s partner banks under the "Tamweel" programme, which provides Sharia-compliant financing solutions to enterprises of various sizes and growth stages. Tamkeen has launched a suite of programmes to support the employment and career development of national talent, to make Bahrainis the preferred choice for employment. These initiatives complement enterprise support programmes and aim to position the private sector as the main driver of economic growth in the Kingdom.
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