The Labour Fund (Tamkeen) announced its support for wage increments for 21 Bahraini employees at City Glass through the Wage Increment Program, representing more than 50% of the company’s Bahrani workforce, in line with Tamkeen’s efforts to support the career development for Bahraini talent in the private sector.
This support aligns with Tamkeen’s strategic priorities for 2025, 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 and supporting the development of the ecosystem surrounding the labor market and private sector.
On this occasion, Mr. Khalid Al Bayat, Chief Growth Officer at the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), stated: “We take pride in supporting national enterprises that invest in the professional growth of their Bahraini workforce and this support boosts the industrial sector, which is the second-largest contributor to the Kingdom’s GDP – accounting for 16% in the third quarter of last year – and holdings significant potential for expansion and the creation of high-quality employment opportunities for local talent.”
“In addition to wage support, the company also benefited from enterprise financing programs, which enabled its expansion in the Hidd area and the establishment of a new glass production facility and this will enhance production capacity, open new export opportunities and contribute positively to the diversification of local supply chains.”
Meanwhile, Ahmed Habib Abdulmajid, City Glass Human Resources Specialist said: “Glass has become an essential component in construction, representing 30% of building materials and being widely used in both residential and large-scale projects and due to the increasing demand for our products, Tamkeen’s support has significantly
contributed to our expansion plans and empowered our employees through wage increments.”
“More than half our Bahraini workforce received wage increments through Tamkeen and the factory expansion will also enhance our production capacity and support our ambitions to enter the Saudi Arabian market later this year.”
Established in 2004, City Glass is a leading company specialized in the supply and processing of various types of glass. It provides integrated solutions for the construction, decoration and interior design sectors, offering a wide range of products including safety glass, heat and sound insulating glass and decorative glass in addition to design and installation services that meet the highest international standards.
Tamkeen continues to offer a range of programs and initiatives that are designed in line with labor market needs and is driven by its strategic priorities and support initiatives which include employment support, career development support and enterprise support programs.
