Telecommunications
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the telecommunications sector on a global level saw a sharp increase in demand effectively on remote working and home-based entertainment. Consumer demand for better digital services from operators accelerated digitalization plans. Telecommunications is an industry in transition as traditional operators move from telephony to technology. The rapid pace of change necessitates learning new skills, and the upgrading of old skills to move the sector forward. A convergence of job roles is leading to a focus on broader skill sets rather than narrow job descriptions.
The Telecommunications Sector Skills research was conducted with the guidance of the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) and was overseen by an industry-representative Steering Committee consisting of ten employers in the sector, along with key government and regulatory stakeholders.
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3,204
Employees in the Telecommunications sector
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62.6%
Bahrainisation rate. The rates are highest in the operators and lowest in the supply chain
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33%
Female representation of employees in the sector
According to Skills Bahrain Survey
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0%
of the sector held a Bachelor Degree
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0%
of the sector held a Master's Degree
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0%
of those with the Bachelor degree have studied Business Administration
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0%
of those with the Bachelor degree have studied ICT
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0%
of those with the bachelor degree have studied Engineering
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0%
of Line Managers said "lack of skills hinders business growth"
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0%
of HR Managers said "lack of skills hinders business growth"
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0%
of employees did not have a good understanding of Telecommunications sector
The top 5 technical skills identified by the sector
According to findings from the World Economic Forum
- Data Analysis - Finding and Using
- Cloud Computing
- Project Management
- Cyber Security
- Process Optimisation
Reports
Below is a series of evidence-based reports as well as supplementary publications to provide an in-depth analysis of the skills gap and highlight valuable insights into the trends, challenges, and opportunities in the sector.