Tamkeen elevates Bahrainis at Sarens Nass
At a company best known for lifting superstructures, it is Tamkeen that has quietly raised something more enduring. By investing in local talent, it has helped turn a crane and transport giant into a national workforce success story, where nearly 80 percent of employees are now Bahraini.
Tamkeen, Bahrain's Labour Fund, announced its support for the employment and career development of 36 Bahrainis at Sarens Nass Middle East. The support is part of its 2025 strategy to enhance the presence of Bahrainis in the private sector and equip them with skills for long-term career advancement.
Strategic collaboration
Since 2017, Tamkeen has collaborated with Sarens Nass Middle East to build up a locally rooted team in one of the region's most technically demanding sectors. The company, a joint venture between Bahrain's Nass Group and Belgium-based Sarens NV, provides heavy lifting, crane services, and specialised transport solutions across the GCC.
'We are proud to support Bahraini companies that prioritise the employment and professional growth of local talent,' said Khalid Al Bayat, Chief Growth Officer at Tamkeen. 'Sarens Nass has consistently demonstrated its commitment by utilising our programmes to hire, train, and reward Bahraini employees.'
Al Bayat added that Tamkeen would continue to partner with firms that promote sustainable employment pathways, enabling Bahrainis to move into leadership roles and become the first choice for employers.
Skills in focus
Regional Director Al Hanoof Nass noted that Tamkeen's programmes are fully aligned with Sarens Nass's own strategic vision. 'We have actively benefitted from Tamkeen's programmes to train and qualify Bahraini talent. Today we are proud to report that 78 percent of our workforce is comprised of Bahraini nationals,' she said.
Nass explained that the company places a strong emphasis on upskilling, especially in technical areas that support industrial growth and match emerging market demands. 'We firmly believe that investing in human capital is fundamental to the growth and sustainability of the private sector,' she said.
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