Supported by Tamkeen: Employment and Career Development for 136 Bahraini employees at the Bahrain Development Bank

TDT | Manama

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In line with ongoing efforts to support national talent in the financial services sector, the Bahrain Development Bank has successfully advanced the professional growth of 136 Bahraini employees through multiple programs offered by the Labour Fund (Tamkeen).

Tamkeen’s support for national talent at the Bahrain Development Bank aligns with Tamkeen’s 2025 strategic priorities, which focus on enhancing the position and competitiveness of Bahrainis in the private sector, equipping Bahrainis with suitable skills for career development in the private sector, and prioritizing enterprise growth, digitization and sustainability.

The support aims to enhance the Financial and Insurance Services sector which is one of the largest contributing sectors to Bahrain’s GDP accounting for 17.4% according to the first quarter of this year. The sector employs over 100,000 Bahrainis across a wide range of various roles and specialties according to Q1 data from the Employability Skills Portal for this year.

Tamkeen continues its efforts to support local enterprises that are committed to developing and enhancing the skills of their national workforce and advancing their professional growth across sectors, aligning with Tamkeen’s goals to make Bahrainis the first choice of employment.

Through its various programs and offerings, Tamkeen supports enterprises across all sectors and reinforces the private sector’s pivotal role in driving Bahrain’s economic growth. These efforts include initiatives focused on employment and career progression to position Bahrainis as the first choice of employment in the labor market.

Established in 1992, the Bahrain Development Bank is a specialized development bank focused on financing and supporting the growth of small and medium enterprises in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The bank also prioritizes fostering an entrepreneurial culture across diverse sectors and economic activities.