Zain Bahrain sets GCC benchmark

TDT | Manama

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Telecom firm honoured at inaugural GCC ceremony

Zain Bahrain has been recognized as a regional benchmark in Bahrainization, securing a distinguished honor from the Committee of Labor Ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries for achieving a Bahraini workforce ratio of 93.33%.

The recognition was presented during a first-of-its-kind ceremony in Kuwait that celebrated achievements in civil service, labor, and social affairs across the region. Zain Bahrain was nominated by the Ministry of Labor in Bahrain, underscoring its consistent record as one of the Kingdom’s top-performing employers of nationals.

Gulf benchmark

The award marks Zain Bahrain’s elevation from a leading local employer to a GCC-level standard-setter in workforce localization. The company had previously been recognized in 2023 and 2024 as one of the top employers of Bahrainis, but this is the first time it has been celebrated on a regional stage.

Commitment to talent

Rana Al Majed, Chief Human Resources and Corporate Sustainability Officer at Zain Bahrain, said the recognition reflected the company’s longterm vision. “Bahrainization is not just a goal - it is a core value embedded in Zain’s culture and strategic vision. We believe in the power of local talent to shape a successful future, and we are committed to continuing our investment in their growth and development,” she said.

Regional significance

The event itself was historic, being the inaugural GCC-wide initiative designed to promote integration, excellence, and innovation in human resource development. Ministers, senior officials, and business leaders from across the Gulf attended, making the recognition a significant milestone not only for Zain Bahrain but also for Bahrain’s broader labor market.

Zain Bahrain’s achievement is seen as both a corporate milestone and a national success story, aligning closely with the Kingdom’s economic and social development goals.