Bahrain s Labour Fund (Tamkeen) in partnership with Bahrain Polytechnic has announced the launch of the second phase of its Cloud Innovation Centre (CIC) programme. The initiative aims to enhance the cloud computing skills of Bahraini talent and bolster the kingdom s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems. The second phase builds on the success of the first and was designed to support its promising graduates by providing them with a platform to develop and accelerate their concepts in the market. Based on the first phase outputs the second phase supports participants in establishing startups expanding the scope of their businesses and enhancing their competitiveness in local regional and international markets. The programme aims to expand the use of cloud computing technologies facilitate the delivery of services generate innovative solutions to a range of challenges and enco...

Tamkeen has partnered with Falak Consulting to launch ScaleUp! an innovative new programme aimed at empowering emerging Bahraini enterprises with strategic business development skills. The programme is being launched in partnership with Strategy Sims which aims to enhance the capabilities of startups in Bahrain and help them grow attract investors and develop strategies through a training simulation to develop a startup experience. The programme will last for three days through which participants in ScaleUp! will engage in an immersive simulation experience which mirrors the journey of developing a startup and will guide them through every stage of establishing a new business from conception to developing exit strategies. Real-world challenges They will grapple with real-world challenges such as cra...

Bahrain s Labour Fund Tamkeen has launched an International Bank Account Number (IBAN) verification service in collaboration with Tarabut Gateway a leading open banking solutions platform to facilitate transactions for individual and enterprise beneficiaries of Tamkeen services. In line with its commitment to harnessing operational innovations and enhancing productivity and development through partnerships with the private sector Tamkeen became the first governmental entity to collaborate with Tarabut. By leveraging Tarabut s advanced technology Tamkeen ensures a robust solution that minimises potential transaction issues. The service eliminates the need to attach certificates manually allowing customers to effortlessly validate their IBANs while saving time reducing errors and ensuring seamless payments a statement said. Tamkeen s Chief Technology Of...

Bahrain s Labour Fund Tamkeen has announced its support for Bahrainis wishing to enrol in the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) programme at the Bahrain Institute of Banking & Finance (BIBF). The initiative aims to qualify Bahraini talent to specialise and excel in the field of human resources (HR) by providing them with specialised training in partnership with the CIPD a leading professional body for HR Learning and Development (L&D) and Organisation Development (OD). This strategic partnership with the BIBF underscores Tamkeen s commitment to strengthening the capabilities of national talent and driving sustainable economic growth across key sectors of Bahrain s economy. By investing in the professional development of Bahraini talent Tamkeen will also equip individuals with the skills they need to get employment opportunities and excel in their careers. /d...

The Bahrain Association of Banks (BAB) recently organised a meeting that brought together banks and the kingdom s Labour Fund (Tamkeen) with the aim of acquainting banks with novel support initiatives for employment career advancement and institutional assistance. The BAB meeting served as a platform to deliberate on strategies to streamline access to essential financing for startups and SMEs. The objective was to bolster their sustainability expand operational scope boost job creation contribute to GDP and foster the overall development of the national economy said BAB in its statement. The discussions also encompassed potential avenues for collaboration between Bahraini banks and Tamkeen in the fields of economic banking and developmental initiatives. During the meeting Ta...

Bahrain s Labour Fund (Tamkeen) announced the renewal of its ongoing collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) aimed at furthering support for the Cloud Innovation Centre (CIC) at the University of Bahrain and Bahrain Polytechnic. This collaboration now in its fourth year is dedicated to bolstering students digital proficiency expediting Bahrain s digital transformation and addressing challenges faced by some organisations within the public sector. As a leading global tech institution AWS brings invaluable practical expertise diverse services and access to cutting-edge technologies enriching the CIC initiative. Tamkeen s support encompasses the cost of training including consultancy services focused on cloud innovations and the creation of prototypes. The initiative is designed to equip students with essential digital skills through comprehensive training. ...

Bahrain s Labour Fund (Tamkeen) has announced its support for Alumicor a global leader in aluminum recycling and manufacturing in setting up of its new operational base in Askar Bahrain. The initiative comes in line with Tamkeen s mission to support the industrial sector an important pillar and contributor to the growth of Bahrain s national economy especially aluminum manufacturing which represents a significant segment of the kingdom s exports. The partnership brings cutting-edge international technologies in aluminum dross processing to Bahrain offering local manufacturers opportunities to enhance operational efficiency minimise waste and improve profitability. Alumicor is recognised as an emerging global innovator in the sector with operations spanning Bahrain South Africa Australia and the Seychelles. The company s state-of-the-art ...

Tamkeen s executive management members recently showcased their enhanced programmes for the private sector enterprises at a meeting with the officials of Foulath Holding an investment company dedicated to the sustainable development and growth of the steel industry in the GCC. At the meeting Tamkeen officials highlighted the mutual benefits that can be gained from employing and upskilling Bahraini talent. Bahrain-based Tamkeen is tasked with developing Bahrain s private sector and positioning it as the key driver of economic development. TradeArabia News Service ...

Bahrain s Labour Fund (Tamkeen) will train 60 Bahrainis in Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and the Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF). The programme aims to address the needs of an ever-evolving digital economy and equipping the local workforce for high quality jobs in demand both locally and internationally. In line with its commitment to prepare the national workforce for transformative shifts in the digital landscape Tamkeen continues to act as a catalyst for ICT skills development. Since 2022 Tamkeen has successfully facilitated over 1 500 training opportunities spanning diverse domains such as information technology software engineering data science iOS applications development 3D animation game development and more. ...

Bahrain s Labour Fund Tamkeen has announced a partnership with KPMG to employ and train 130 Bahrainis at KPMG s Low-Code Centre of Excellence which is the first-of-its-kind in Bahrain. The Bahrainis will be employed and trained over the next five years in Low-Code development approaches and methods enabling them to efficiently develop digital solutions and applications. This technology enables developers to build digital solutions more efficiently and in shorter periods in comparison to other programming languages. The training will focus on technologies that allow organisations to develop deploy and manage websites and applications without the need to write extensive code. Empowering Bahrainis Maha Abdulhameed Mofeez Chief Executive of Tamkeen said: This initiative is aligned wi...

Bahrain s Labour Fund (Tamkeen) will support Bahraini startups and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) wishing to take part in Gitex Global Exhibition taking place from October 16 to 20 October at the Dubai World Trade Centre. In partnership with the Bahrain Economic Development Board Export Bahrain and ila Bank Tamkeen will sponsor Bahrain s pavilion at Gitex Global 2023 along with the participation of 30 small to medium-sized Bahraini tech enterprises within the pavilion. Additionally Tamkeen will support the participation of promising tech startups in the Expand North Star exhibition. Scheduled to be held from October 15 to 18 in Dubai Harbour in conjunction with Gitex Global it is one of the largest global events for startups and hosted by the Dubai Chamber for the Digital Economy. 265 Bahraini enterprises /s...

Leading Saudi telecom companies - stc Zain and Mobily - have announced plans to form an alliance to provide innovative services and products to support decision-making in government agencies. The alliance is a qualitative initiative at the regional level as it was registered within the experimental regulatory environment for innovative solutions from communication service providers SandBox one of the Communications Space and Technology Commission initiatives. The alliance aims to maximize the benefit of analyzing large data in building innovative products and solutions that support decision-makers in government agencies to achieve their goals reported SPA. In addition to enabling them to improve performance efficiency the alliance will help boost productivity and also facilitate the provision of distinguished services in creative and innovative ways. &nbs...