25-05-2025
Tamkeen Supports Wage Increases for 58 Bahraini Employees at Arla Foods
The Labour Fund "Tamkeen" has announced its support for wage increases for 58 Bahraini employees at Arla Foods International, as part of its Wage Increment Program. The initiative is aimed at advancing the professional development of Bahraini talent in the private sector.
Boosting Local Talent in the Private Sector
This support complements Arla Foods' ongoing efforts to recruit and develop Bahraini talent, as well as invest in their long-term success within the company. The partnership reflects a broader commitment to building a skilled and competitive national workforce.
The initiative is aligned with Tamkeen's strategic priorities for 2025, which include enhancing the competitiveness of Bahraini nationals in the private sector, equipping them with the right skills for career progression, and prioritizing institutional growth, digital transformation, and sustainability.
A National Commitment to Career Growth
Khalid Al-Bayat, Chief Growth Officer at Tamkeen, emphasized the importance of empowering national talent through such programs.
'Our Wage Increment Program is part of our core mission to make Bahraini nationals the first choice in the labor market,' he said. 'We are proud to see leading companies such as Arla Foods International adopting these initiatives, which offer promising opportunities for Bahrainis and contribute to boosting their productivity and capabilities.'
Arla Foods Applauds Tamkeen Partnership
Mona Al-Saari, Head of Human Resources for Supply Chain in the MENA region at Arla Foods International, praised Tamkeen's role in advancing the careers of Bahraini employees.
'We are proud of our Bahraini employees who play an active role in driving our company's success,' she said. 'We are committed to offering them continuous opportunities for growth, and Tamkeen's programs align perfectly with our goals and the evolving needs of the private sector.'
Broader Strategy for Economic Growth
Tamkeen continues to introduce comprehensive programs to support employment and career development for national talent. These efforts are part of a wider mission to position Bahraini citizens as the top employment choice and to enable the private sector to be the key driver of sustainable economic growth in the Kingdom.
