Solidarity Bahrain confirmed through the Labour Fund Tamkeen that over 100 Bahraini employees progressed in their careers via multiple support programs, reinforcing the steady push to build skilled national teams across the Kingdom’s financial sector. The figure was reported by the Bahrain News Agency and appears in Tamkeen’s press releases.

The update aligns with Tamkeen’s 2025 priorities around the competitiveness of Bahrainis, enterprise growth, digital transformation, and sustainability. At the Board meeting on September 14, 2025, HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman directed development of the Labour Fund’s 2026–2030 operational strategy, with national talent at the centre of private-sector growth, as covered by the Bahrain News Agency.

Local media underlined the same message. Daily Tribune highlighted how the insurer used Tamkeen programs to accelerate employee development and career progression, echoing the figures shared with press.

The sector context is clear. Financial and insurance services were the largest non-oil contributor to Bahrain’s economy in 2024, accounting for 17.3% of real GDP according to the Central Bank of Bahrain’s Financial Stability Report. Momentum around talent and productivity is visible across September on Tamkeen’s press releases, where outcomes from multiple employers are tracked.

What should founders and HR leaders do now? Map open roles to Tamkeen’s National Employment Program where wage support applies to new hires, then layer targeted upskilling and progression using the Wage Increment Program so teams see a visible path forward.

Planning Q4 hiring or career-ladder reviews? Start by shortlisting roles eligible for wage support through the National Employment Program, confirm training partners that match your operating model, and sequence promotions against specific skills milestones with the Wage Increment Program. For criteria and timing, follow Tamkeen’s press releases and confirm programme specifics via Bahrain News Agency notices.