Bahrain aims to create 20,000 jobs this year

TDT | Manama                                                      

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

Bahrain's Labour Minister, H.E. Jameel Humaidan, has announced the ministry’s plans to create 20,000 job opportunities in the country this year.

This initiative falls within the framework of a programme aimed at creating promising employment opportunities and positioning Bahrainis as the preferred choice in the labour market.

Humaidan revealed that the national economy has successfully attracted investments amounting to BD1.435 billion in just nine months, resulting in the creation of 5,400 jobs, including 1,800 positions with monthly salaries exceeding BD1,000.

In response to a question posed by a Shura Council member, the minister mentioned that the National Labour Market Organisation Plan for the period 2023–2026, approved by the Cabinet, aims to create high-quality job opportunities for citizens and prioritise their employment prospects in the labour market. 

Market needs

“The plan also focuses on aligning educational outcomes with market needs, strengthening partnerships with the private sector, and promoting both local and foreign investments in the Kingdom.

It emphasises enhancing regulation, developing labour legislation, and implementing laws that encourage attracting diverse investments and regulating the movement of workers in the labour market,” the minister stated.

Regarding the government’s policy of prioritising Bahrainis in private sector employment, the minister affirmed that it relies on a comprehensive system of balanced plans and measures. “These plans aim to support the growth of the private sector by generating employment opportunities,” he pointed out. Humaidan emphasised that the ability of the Kingdom to attract foreign investment plays a significant role in economic activity and the creation of suitable job opportunities for citizens in the private sector.

Global changes

He stressed that this requires an open Bahraini labour market that adapts to global changes and a regulatory environment that is attractive through the provided facilitations.

“The policy focuses on stimulating and supporting the private sector in generating suitable job opportunities by addressing cost and skill gaps, making Bahrainis sought-after in the labour market, and leveraging the kingdom’s ability to attract foreign investments,” the minister said.