His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today chaired a work meeting, upon his direction, to follow up on progress made in providing job opportunities for registered Bahraini employment applicants, at Gudaibiya Palace.
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today directed the Ministry of Labour to offer three job opportunities to every registered Bahraini employment applicant before the end of the year.
HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister affirmed that all efforts, united under Team Bahrain, are dedicated to realising the far-reaching vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, with Bahraini citizens remaining at the core of the Kingdom’s comprehensive development.
His Royal Highness noted that providing appropriate employment opportunities for Bahraini citizens represents one of the most important priorities and objectives of the Kingdom’s wide-ranging development.
HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad expressed pride in Bahrain’s national workforce, recognising their diligence, hard work, and dedication, which have significantly contributed to the Kingdom’s ongoing development.
His Royal Highness noted that, over the years, from the flourishing pearl diving trade to the discovery of oil and gas, and from the advancement of banking, to the growth of industry, history has demonstrated that Bahrainis continue to advance across their competencies, rising to leadership positions across these sectors. Today, with the continued expansion of the communications, information technology, and tourism industries, Bahrainis remain at the forefront, strengthening their competitiveness and broadening their prospects for growth.
HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister highlighted the competencies of Bahraini citizens, noting that their skills and capabilities have positioned them as a highly attractive investment factor for the country and a key driver of economic growth. In this regard, HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad affirmed that, with steadfast confidence in their capabilities, the Kingdom will continue to invest in their potential, underscoring that placing citizens at the core of investment will remain central to securing a prosperous present and future.
His Royal Highness concluded by reaffirming the private sector as a vital partner of the public sector within Team Bahrain and the primary engine of economic growth, emphasising the importance of continuing to strengthen the partnership to realise shared aspirations and deliver benefits to Bahraini citizens.
HE Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister; HE Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy; HE Ghanim bin Fadhel Al Buainain, Minister of Shura and Representatives Council Affairs; HE Yusif bin Abdulhussain Khalaf, Minister of Legal Affairs and Acting Minister of Labour; HE Hamad bin Faisal Al-Maliki, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Deputy Chairman of Tamkeen; HE Osama bin Saleh Al Alawi, Minister of Social Development; HE Sameer Abdulla Nass, Chairman of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry; and several senior officials also attended the meeting.