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Daily Tribune
10-02-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Tamkeen supports Singapore Gulf Bank in hiring over 70 Bahrainis
The Labour Fund (Tamkeen) announced its support for Gulf Singapore Bank (SGB), the digital bank backed by Bahrain's Sovereign Wealth Fund, Mumtalakat, and privately held investment group Whampoa Group aimed at enhancing the employment of skilled Bahraini professionals in high value positions within the financial services sector and assist the bank in launching its operations in Bahrain. On the occasion, Ms. Maha Abdulhameed Mofeez Chief Executive of Tamkeen reaffirmed Tamkeen's commitment to continuing efforts to support the employment of national talents in rewarding roles across key economic sectors, including the financial services sector which is the largest non-oil contributor to Bahrain's economy at 17.7% of the GDP in Q3 2024. 'Tamkeen's support will lead to the employment of over 70 Bahrainis at Singapore Gulf Bank forming the majority of the bank's workforce, and this initiative will provide Bahrainis with exceptional opportunities to gain world-class experience and explore career growth and development opportunities,' she added. Meanwhile, Mr. Aureole Foong, Co-CEO of Singapore Gulf Bank said, 'We will contribute to Bahrain's economy by upskilling local talent and strengthening the banking and financial sector with innovative solutions,' he added.
Biz Bahrain
10-02-2025
- Business
- Biz Bahrain
Tamkeen supports Singapore Gulf Bank in hiring over 70 Bahrainis
The Labour Fund (Tamkeen) announced its support for Gulf Singapore Bank (SGB), the digital bank backed by Bahrain's Sovereign Wealth Fund, Mumtalakat, and privately held investment group Whampoa Group aimed at enhancing the employment of skilled Bahraini professionals in high value positions within the financial services sector and assist the bank in launching its operations in Bahrain. This support aligns with Tamkeen's strategic priorities for 2025, which focuses 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. On the occasion, Her Excellency Ms. Maha Abdulhameed Mofeez Chief Executive of Tamkeen reaffirmed Tamkeen's commitment to continuing efforts to support the employment of national talents in rewarding roles across key economic sectors, including the financial services sector which is the largest non-oil contributor to Bahrain's economy at 17.7% of the GDP in Q3 2024. 'Tamkeen's support will lead to the employment of over 70 Bahrainis at Singapore Gulf Bank forming the majority of the bank's workforce, and this initiative will provide Bahrainis with exceptional opportunities to gain world-class experience and explore career growth and development opportunities,' she added. Meanwhile, Mr. Aureole Foong, Co-CEO of Singapore Gulf Bank said, 'we are delighted to employ qualified Bahraini talent, which will help us efficiently launch and operate our services while maintaining the high-quality standards. We will contribute to Bahrain's economy by upskilling local talent and strengthening the banking and financial sector with innovative solutions,' he added. Singapore Gulf Bank will provide comprehensive digital banking services to its corporate clients in the digital economy, enabling them to manage both their traditional and digital assets on a single platform while also offering global clients remote digital onboarding solutions. Tamkeen provides a range of programs aimed at supporting the employment and career development of national talent, with the goal of making Bahrainis the preferred choice for employment and making the private sector the engine of economic growth in the Kingdom.
Zawya
10-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Tamkeen backs Singapore Gulf Bank's hiring of 70 Bahrainis
Bahrain's Labour Fund (Tamkeen) has announced its support for Singapore Gulf Bank (SGB), the digital bank backed by the kingdom's sovereign wealth fund Mumtalakat and privately held investment group Whampoa Group in boosting the employment of skilled Bahraini professionals in high value positions within the financial services sector and assist the bank in launching its operations in Bahrain. This support aligns with Tamkeen's strategic priorities for 2025, which focuses on enhancing the position and competitiveness of Bahrainis in the private sector, equipping them 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. Speaking on the occasion, CEO Maha Abdulhameed Mofeez said Tamkeen remains committed to continuing efforts to support the employment of national talents in rewarding roles across key economic sectors, including the financial services sector which is the largest non-oil contributor to Bahrain's economy at 17.7% of the GDP in Q3 2024. "Tamkeen's support will lead to the employment of over 70 Bahrainis at Singapore Gulf Bank forming the majority of the bank's workforce, and this initiative will provide Bahrainis with exceptional opportunities to gain world-class experience and explore career growth and development opportunities," she stated. Singapore Gulf Bank Co-CEO Aureole Foong said: "We are delighted to employ qualified Bahraini talent, which will help us efficiently launch and operate our services while maintaining the high-quality standards. We will contribute to Bahrain's economy by upskilling local talent and strengthening the banking and financial sector with innovative solutions." "Singapore Gulf Bank will provide comprehensive digital banking services to its corporate clients in the digital economy, enabling them to manage both their traditional and digital assets on a single platform while also offering global clients remote digital onboarding solutions," he added.-TradeArabia News Service Copyright 2024 Al Hilal Publishing and Marketing Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Trade Arabia
09-02-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
Tamkeen backs Singapore Gulf Bank's hiring of 70 Bahrainis
Bahrain's Labour Fund (Tamkeen) has announced its support for Singapore Gulf Bank (SGB), the digital bank backed by the kingdom's sovereign wealth fund Mumtalakat and privately held investment group Whampoa Group in boosting the employment of skilled Bahraini professionals in high value positions within the financial services sector and assist the bank in launching its operations in Bahrain. This support aligns with Tamkeen's strategic priorities for 2025, which focuses on enhancing the position and competitiveness of Bahrainis in the private sector, equipping them 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. Speaking on the occasion, CEO Maha Abdulhameed Mofeez said Tamkeen remains committed to continuing efforts to support the employment of national talents in rewarding roles across key economic sectors, including the financial services sector which is the largest non-oil contributor to Bahrain's economy at 17.7% of the GDP in Q3 2024. "Tamkeen's support will lead to the employment of over 70 Bahrainis at Singapore Gulf Bank forming the majority of the bank's workforce, and this initiative will provide Bahrainis with exceptional opportunities to gain world-class experience and explore career growth and development opportunities," she stated. Singapore Gulf Bank Co-CEO Aureole Foong said: "We are delighted to employ qualified Bahraini talent, which will help us efficiently launch and operate our services while maintaining the high-quality standards. We will contribute to Bahrain's economy by upskilling local talent and strengthening the banking and financial sector with innovative solutions."
Zawya
09-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Tamkeen supports Singapore Gulf Bank in hiring over 70 Bahrainis
Manama, Bahrain – The Labour Fund (Tamkeen) announced its support for Gulf Singapore Bank (SGB), the digital bank backed by Bahrain's Sovereign Wealth Fund, Mumtalakat, and privately held investment group Whampoa Group aimed at enhancing the employment of skilled Bahraini professionals in high value positions within the financial services sector and assist the bank in launching its operations in Bahrain. This support aligns with Tamkeen's strategic priorities for 2025, which focuses 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. On the occasion, Her Excellency Ms. Maha Abdulhameed Mofeez Chief Executive of Tamkeen reaffirmed Tamkeen's commitment to continuing efforts to support the employment of national talents in rewarding roles across key economic sectors, including the financial services sector which is the largest non-oil contributor to Bahrain's economy at 17.7% of the GDP in Q3 2024. 'Tamkeen's support will lead to the employment of over 70 Bahrainis at Singapore Gulf Bank forming the majority of the bank's workforce, and this initiative will provide Bahrainis with exceptional opportunities to gain world-class experience and explore career growth and development opportunities,' she added. Meanwhile, Mr. Aureole Foong, Co-CEO of Singapore Gulf Bank said, 'we are delighted to employ qualified Bahraini talent, which will help us efficiently launch and operate our services while maintaining the high-quality standards. We will contribute to Bahrain's economy by upskilling local talent and strengthening the banking and financial sector with innovative solutions,' he added. Singapore Gulf Bank will provide comprehensive digital banking services to its corporate clients in the digital economy, enabling them to manage both their traditional and digital assets on a single platform while also offering global clients remote digital onboarding solutions. Tamkeen provides a range of programs aimed at supporting the employment and career development of national talent, with the goal of making Bahrainis the preferred choice for employment and making the private sector the engine of economic growth in the Kingdom. About Labour Fund 'Tamkeen' The Labour Fund "Tamkeen" is a national entity established in 2006, aimed at facilitating the Kingdom of Bahrain's economy by strengthening the private sector to be the key engine of economic growth. This is achieved by supporting the growth and development of enterprises, as well as developing the skills of local talent and enhancing their employment and career development opportunities to become the first choice for employment in the labor market. Tamkeen offers a range of programs and initiatives that are designed in line with labor market needs and is driven by its strategic priorities and support initiatives which include employment support, career development support, and enterprise support programs. More information available at Follow our official channels (@TamkeenBahrain) For media inquiries, please contact: media@ For general information: support@
