Tamkeen, BTECH in deal for GITEX

Manama : Bahrain Labour Fund (Tamkeen) yesterday signed an agreement with BTECH to support companies wishing to participate in Bahrain’s National Pavilion at GITEX 2017 from 8 to 12 October at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

More than 45 companies are expected to participate in Bahrain’s pavilion this year, which in an increase of “nearly 50% from the previous year,” said Ahmed Al-Hujairi, CEO of Worksmart, the organising company of Bahrain’s National Pavilion at GITEX. 

This, according to Al Hujairi, will contribute in enhancing the presence of Bahrain’s IT industry in regional forums, increasing its contribution to national output.

Board Chairman of BTECH Obaidly Al-Obaidly called on various Bahraini ICT companies to take advantage of Tamkeen’s support. 

He said that the move is in line with “Tamkeen’s strategic objectives to develop support programmes for the private sector, of which the ICT industry constitutes a high percentage.” 

“Tamkeen is keen on developing its programmes and services, corresponding to the needs of the changing labour market,” said Dr Ebrahim Mohammed Janahi, CEO of Tamkeen adding: “This sector provides ample opportunities to support developmental efforts, enhancing the role of the private sector in boosting the Kingdom’s economy.” 

For more information, contact Customer Service on: 00973 17 383 333, or visit Tamkeen’s website: www.tamkeen.bh