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In line with the Labour Fund “Tamkeen’s” mission to enhance the competitiveness of
Bahraini nationals, making them the first choice of employment in the labor market and
supporting the private sector to be the key driver of economic growth, the Kawader
Skills Portal continues to serve as a platform connecting skilled Bahraini professionals
with employment opportunities in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Sector.

The Kawader Skills Portal offers private sector organizations access to a centralized
and comprehensive database of Bahraini professionals with specialized skills in ICT.
This digital platform enables employers to efficiently identify and recruit talent that aligns
with their business needs, further supporting the continued expansion of this critical
sector. In addition, it also provides job seekers and current professionals in the field with
access to employment and career development opportunities – helping to strengthen
the career paths of local talents.

“Through Kawader, we successfully hired highly qualified local professionals capable of
driving transformation within the fast-growing ICT sector – one of the most dynamic
pillars of the national economy,” said Mr Talal Al Araifi, Chief Executive Officer of
Mazad– one of the many Bahraini companies that have already benefited from the
Kawader Platform by recruiting top local ICT professionals.
Mr Al Araifi added that the platform provided a seamless access to a pool of qualified
candidates, who are aligned with the evolving demands of the private sector, ready to
enter the labor market.

Meanwhile, ARRAY Chief Executive Officer and Founder Alaa Saeed highlighted
Kawader’s pivotal role in in bridging the gap in the market.
“We take pride in supporting Bahraini talent and providing them with employment
opportunities within the ICT sector. We have benefited from Tamkeen’s “Kawader”
platform to promote job openings at ARRAY, and we found the platform to be user-
friendly and effective, offering us a database of local talent available in the job market.
As a result, we successfully filled several vacancies through “Kawader” and continue to
use it regularly. We also value Tamkeen’s efforts and initiatives in developing this
platform to support the employment of local talent.”

Kawader compliments Tamkeen’s broader efforts to strengthen the ICT sector through
various training programs, strategic partnerships and initiatives designed to further
enrich this high-potential industry. The platform is open to all qualified professionals
interested in careers within the ICT field, allowing them to create profiles, upload
resumes and connect with hiring companies. Additionally, private sector organizations
can post vacancies and access a talent pool tailored to the ICT market via the platform’s
website: www.kawader.tamkeen.bh