The Labour Fund (Tamkeen) has announced its support for wage increments for 58 employees at Arla Foods, a move aimed at developing Bahraini talent within the private sector.
The support, provided through the Wage Increment Programme, builds on Arla Foods’ ongoing efforts to employ and develop Bahraini nationals.
“Supporting Bahraini talent to achieve career development is a priority for us as it aligns with our main objective of making Bahrainis the employees of choice in the labour market,” said Tamkeen chief growth officer Khalid Al Bayat.
“We are excited to see large enterprises in Bahrain such as Arla Foods benefiting from this programme as they stand to offer quality opportunities to Bahrainis who in return contribute to enhancing productivity and efficiency in these enterprises.”
Tamkeen’s initiative for Arla Foods aligns with its 2025 strategic priorities, which focus on enhancing the competitiveness of Bahrainis in the private sector, equipping them with relevant skills, and prioritising enterprise growth, digitisation, and sustainability. The fund also aims to support the broader ecosystem surrounding the labour market and private sector.
Arla Foods head of HR for Mena supply chain Mona Alsari commended Tamkeen’s programmes. “We are proud of our Bahraini employees who contribute effectively to this company and we make it a priority to offer them growth and development opportunities,” Ms Alsari stated.
“That’s where Tamkeen’s programmes play a vital role by offering support that is aligned with the private sector’s needs, enabling us to achieve our common goals.”
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