Tamkeen supports 90 Bahraini employees at WestPoint Home
The Labour Fund (Tamkeen) announced its support for the employment and career development of 90 Bahraini employees at WestPoint Home W.L.L., a leading textile manufacturing company, through its employment and career development support programmes.
Tamkeen's support is aligned with its 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 prioritizing enterprise growth, digitization, and sustainability, and supporting the development of the ecosystem surrounding the labour market and private sector.
As a corner stone of Bahrain's non-oil economy, the Manufacturing Sector significantly contributes to economic growth. In 2024, it ranked as the second-largest contributor to GDP after the Financial and Insurance sector, accounting for 15.1% of total output.
On this occasion, Mr. Khalid Al Bayat, Chief Growth Officer at the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), commented: 'we are committed to supporting ambitious Bahraini enterprises striving for global competitiveness and our continued support of WestPoint Home W.L.L. since 2017 has been instrumental in expanding its operations and developing its capabilities, which in turn enhanced the role of Bahraini talent through job creation and career growth.'
On his part, M r. Aziz Ahmed, Human Resources Manager at WestPoint Home W.L.L. said: "We greatly value our strategic partnership with Tamkeen, which began in 2017, and has significantly contributed to our business growth.'
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Tamkeen supports 90 Bahraini employees at WestPoint Home
The Labour Fund (Tamkeen) announced its support for the employment and career development of 90 Bahraini employees at WestPoint Home W.L.L., a leading textile manufacturing company, through its employment and career development support programmes. Tamkeen's support is aligned with its 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 prioritizing enterprise growth, digitization, and sustainability, and supporting the development of the ecosystem surrounding the labour market and private sector. As a corner stone of Bahrain's non-oil economy, the Manufacturing Sector significantly contributes to economic growth. In 2024, it ranked as the second-largest contributor to GDP after the Financial and Insurance sector, accounting for 15.1% of total output. On this occasion, Mr. Khalid Al Bayat, Chief Growth Officer at the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), commented: 'we are committed to supporting ambitious Bahraini enterprises striving for global competitiveness and our continued support of WestPoint Home W.L.L. since 2017 has been instrumental in expanding its operations and developing its capabilities, which in turn enhanced the role of Bahraini talent through job creation and career growth.' On his part, M r. Aziz Ahmed, Human Resources Manager at WestPoint Home W.L.L. said: "We greatly value our strategic partnership with Tamkeen, which began in 2017, and has significantly contributed to our business growth.'
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The Labour Fund (Tamkeen) announced its support for the employment and career development of around 90 Bahraini employees at WestPoint Home W.L.L., a leading textile manufacturing company, through its employment and career development support programs. Tamkeen's support for WestPoint Home W.L.L. is aligned with its 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 prioritizing enterprise growth, digitization, and sustainability, and supporting the development of the ecosystem surrounding the labor market and private sector. As a corner stone of Bahrain's non-oil economy, the Manufacturing Sector significantly contributes to economic growth. In 2024, it ranked as the second-largest contributor to GDP after the Financial and Insurance sector, accounting for 15.1% of total output. On this occasion, Mr. Khalid Al Bayat, Chief Growth Officer at the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), commented: 'we are committed to supporting ambitious Bahraini enterprises striving for global competitiveness and our continued support of WestPoint Home W.L.L. since 2017 has been instrumental in expanding its operations and developing its capabilities, which in turn enhanced the role of Bahraini talent through job creation and career growth.' Mr. Al Bayat added, 'At Tamkeen, we take pride in supporting organizations that prioritize human capital development, which in turn strengthens the competitiveness and sustainability of the private sector and contributes to Bahrain's development journey. This collaboration reflects the strategic partnership between Tamkeen and the private sector to position Bahraini citizens as the first choice in the labor market.' On his part, Mr. Aziz Ahmed, Human Resources Manager at WestPoint Home W.L.L. said: 'We greatly value our strategic partnership with Tamkeen, which began in 2017, and has significantly contributed to our business growth.' Ms. Ahmed added: 'This collaboration has paved the way for building a strong organizational structure rooted in national talent by offering numerous opportunities for employment, career development and leadership roles and we remain committed to employing Bahraini processionals in line with our strategic goals, while also focusing on fostering a positive work environment and enhancing employee motivation and appreciation – leading to increased productivity and job stability.' Founded in 2006, WestPoint Home W.L.L. is a global leader in textile manufacturing, established through its acquisition of Manama Textile, The company utilizes advanced machinery and technology for spinning, weaving, finishing, processing and delivering a comprehensive range of high-quality home textile services. It is widely recognized for operating a state-of-the-art dyeing and printing facility, known for its exceptional fabric dyeing capabilities. Tamkeen has introduced various programs designed to support employment and career development for Bahraini professionals, ensuring they remain the first choice of employment in the labor market. Additionally, Tamkeen offers multiple enterprise support programs to strengthen the private sector, positioning it as the main driver of economic growth in the Kingdom.
