Bahrain Aims to Employ 25,000 Citizens in 2026

The Cabinet, chaired by HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, reviewed during its weekly meeting on Monday the progress made on employment initiatives directed by the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

The Cabinet discussed the implementation of the directive to the Ministry of Labour to offer three job opportunities to every registered jobseeker before the end of 2025, in line with the vision of King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.

So far, three job opportunities have been presented to registered jobseekers, resulting in the employment of 5,078 Bahraini citizens under the initiative. Training and development programmes will continue throughout 2025, contributing to strong labour market performance.

Labour market indicators for 2025 showed that 26,963 Bahrainis were employed, achieving 108% of the annual target of employing 25,000 citizens. The number of new entrants to the labour market reached 9,149 Bahrainis, representing 114% of the target set at 8,000 new Bahraini entrants.

In the area of training, 150% of the annual target was achieved, with 15,000 Bahrainis trained.

The Cabinet instructed the Ministry of Labour to intensify efforts in 2026 to employ 25,000 Bahrainis, including 10,000 new entrants to the labour market, and to train 15,000 Bahrainis during the year.