Media

22.03.2022

Tamkeen announces plan to train 1200 Bahrainis in coding and other emerging technology skills in collaboration with the world’s leading technology academy “General Assembly” and BIBF

Tamkeen (Labour Fund) established a strategic collaboration with the world’s leading technology training academy, General Assembly, and the Bahrain Institute of Banking & Finance (BIBF), to launch training programs that will provide specialized tech training for around 1,200 Bahraini nationals over a period of two years. This collaboration will bring to the Kingdom General Assembly’s wealth of global experience in technology training while building on Tamkeen’s commitment to increase the tech talent supply as well as making Bahrainis competitive both locally and internationally.

13.03.2022

As part of a comprehensive transformation plan, Tamkeen announces that applications for its new programs will open on March 15th through a new portal

The Labour Fund “Tamkeen” announced the launch of its new online portal, which will accept applications for the support programs from both individuals and enterprises starting Tuesday, 15th March 2022. The public will be able to access the portal through Tamkeen’s website, “www.tamkeen.bh”

14.02.2022

Tamkeen awarded global ISO 27001 certification for information security management

Tamkeen has been awarded the international standard for Information Security Management (ISO 27001:2013 certification), after successfully completing the requirements and obtaining official accreditation by the authorized ‘QCB Italia Magistratus & Proctor’.

01.02.2022

“Skills Bahrain” a Comprehensive National Initiative to Monitor Current and Future Labour Market Needs

The Labour Fund “Tamkeen” announced that work is underway to launch the “Skills Bahrain” Initiative based on the direction of the Supreme Council for the Development of Education and Training chaired His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister, who discussed the project’s progress to date during the last meeting.  The initiative is currently being implemented by the Tamkeen in collaboration with several relevant government and private sector entities involved in education, training, and professional labour market requirements.

27.01.2022

In line with the National Economic Recovery Program, “Tamkeen” launches new programs aimed at developing high-potential sectors and creating job opportunities

Tamkeen’s annual 2022 Consultation Forum was held virtually today, Wednesday, January 26, by His Excellency Mr. Husain Mohammed Rajab, the Chief Executive of Labour Fund “Tamkeen.” At the forum, His Excellency stressed the importance Tamkeen’s strategic approach, which comes as a response to the current economic reality and the rapidly changing global economic climate.

25.10.2021

In a Special Meeting with the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry “Tamkeen” Affirms its Strategic Partnership with the Chamber

Shaikh Mohammed bin Essa Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Labor Fund “Tamkeen,” stressed that building on the Kingdom’s economic gains to date necessitates continued solidarity efforts by all concerned parties to keep pace with current market realities