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Zawya
24-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Bahrain: Tamkeen connects with job-seekers through Kawader
Bahrain - The Labour Fund (Tamkeen) is leveraging its Kawader Skills Portal to connect skilled Bahraini professionals with job opportunities in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector, aiming to make nationals the preferred choice for employment and support private sector growth. The Kawader portal provides private sector organisations with a centralised database of Bahraini ICT professionals, streamlining the recruitment process for specialised talent. It also offers job seekers and current professionals access to employment and career development opportunities. 'Through Kawader, we successfully hired highly qualified local professionals capable of driving transformation within the fast-growing ICT sector,' said Talal Al Araifi, chief executive of Mazad, a Bahraini company that has used the platform. He added that the portal offered 'seamless access to a pool of qualified candidates, who are aligned with the evolving demands of the private sector.' Alaa Saeed, CEO and founder of Array, another beneficiary, highlighted Kawader's role in 'bridging the gap in the market.' 'We have benefited from Tamkeen's 'Kawader' platform to promote job openings at Array, and we found the platform to be user-friendly and effective,' Mr Saeed said. 'As a result, we successfully filled several vacancies through 'Kawader' and continue to use it regularly.' The Kawader platform complements Tamkeen's broader initiatives to strengthen the ICT sector through training programmes and strategic partnerships. Qualified professionals can create profiles and connect with hiring companies, while private sector organisations can post vacancies and access a tailored talent pool via Copyright 2022 Al Hilal Publishing and Marketing Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Daily Tribune
23-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Tamkeen Launches 'Kawader' Platform to Boost Employment in Bahrain's ICT Sector
TDT | Manama In line with its mission to enhance the competitiveness of Bahraini citizens and support the private sector as a key driver of sustainable economic growth, the Labour Fund "Tamkeen" has launched the national initiative "Kawader". This platform offers an integrated database that enables private sector companies to recruit specialized national talents in the field of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). The "Kawader" platform provides beneficiaries with access to local expertise possessing the necessary skills and specializations in the ICT sector, through a unified and comprehensive electronic system. This initiative aims to help employers find the talent they need, thereby supporting the rapid growth of this critical sector. Additionally, it offers job seekers and existing ICT professionals opportunities for employment and career advancement, contributing to the overall professional development of local talent. Several Bahraini companies have already benefitted from the "Kawader" platform, successfully recruiting top local ICT professionals. Commenting on the initiative, Talal Alarifi, CEO of Mazad, said: "Through the 'Kawader' platform, we have been able to recruit distinguished local talents capable of driving change within the growing ICT sector, which is one of the fastest-expanding sectors in the national economy. The platform has made it easy to access a pool of qualified, work-ready individuals whose skills meet the needs of private sector companies." Alaa Saeed, Founder and CEO of ARRAY, added: "We take pride in supporting Bahraini talent and providing them with employment opportunities in the tech sector. Using Tamkeen's 'Kawader' platform, we were able to promote job vacancies within ARRAY. The platform is user-friendly, highly efficient, and offers a robust database of local talents. Thanks to 'Kawader', we successfully filled several positions and continue to use it regularly. We truly appreciate Tamkeen's efforts in developing this initiative to empower local talent." The "Kawader" platform complements Tamkeen's broader efforts to strengthen the ICT sector through various training initiatives, partnerships, and programs aimed at enriching this rapidly growing field. The platform allows individuals with specialized ICT experience to register, create profiles, and upload their résumés. Likewise, companies can post job vacancies and access a pool of skilled professionals via the website
