Tamkeen supports over 60 Bahrainis at Benefit Company
Tamkeen's support for the Benefit Company 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 prioritising enterprise growth, digitisation, and sustainability, and supporting the development of the ecosystem surrounding the labour market and private sector.
Maha Abdulhameed Mofeez, Chief Executive of the Labour Fund (Tamkeen) underscored Tamkeen's ongoing commitment to enabling Bahrainis to attain high-quality jobs in key economic sectors. 'As part of our mission, we remain focused on enabling Bahrainis to access high-value career opportunities, particularly in strategic sectors such as financial services, the largest non-oil contributor to the national economy,' Mofeez said.
'Tamkeen's support for the career progression of national talent in the private sector, whether through wage support or enabling them to assume leadership roles, is part of a strategic framework that aims to position the Bahraini citizen as the first choice of employment in the labour market.
'Achieving this goal requires strong partnerships with private sector entities that believe in the potential of Bahraini talent and play a critical role in driving performance and contributing to sustainable economic development.'
Abdulwahed AlJanahi, Chief Executive of the Benefit Company said: 'We believe in the strength and promise of Bahraini professionals and our commitment to their development includes providing equitable opportunities for promotion, merit-based compensation and a supportive environment that fosters their career journeys.'
'Tamkeen's support reinforces our vision to continuously invest in national talent and build a capable workforce that drives innovation and business success.'
'We take pride in having achieved a Bahrainisation rate of 93.8% at Benefit with a team of 162 employees and as we move forward, we aim to expand employment opportunities for Bahrainis and align our efforts with the national vision for increased Bahrainisation. Benefit has long played a leadership role in empowering local talent through graduate training programs, clear pathways for career development and a culture that recognises and rewards excellence,' AlJanahi added.
Established in November 1997 as an ambitious initiative by 17 commercial banks, the Benefit Company aims to be the national network for ATMs and points-of-sale in Bahrain. The company is licensed by the Central Bank of Bahrain as an ancillary service provider to the financial sector and has expanded its services to markets beyond Bahrain.
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 labour 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.
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