Arla Foods has benefited from the Enterprise Training Support Program offered by Bahrain’s Labour Fund (Tamkeen), contributing to the career growth of 160 of its Bahraini employees. 

 

This initiative aligns with the company’s broader efforts to invest in their Bahraini professionals by helping develop and enhance their skills, a statement said. 

 

The Enterprise Training Support Program assists enterprises seeking to develop and enhance the skills of their Bahraini employees by covering up to 100% of the training costs. This program aims to boost employee productivity, support organizational growth, and increase overall competitiveness of Bahraini talent.

 

This support comes in alignment 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 prioritising enterprise growth, digitisation and sustainability, and supporting the development of the ecosystem surrounding the labor market and private sector.

 

Mona Alsari, Head of HR MENA Supply Chain at Arla Foods, commented: "At Arla Foods, we believe that investing in Bahraini talent is an investment in Bahrain’s future. Our employees are at the heart of our success, and through continuous training and development, we strive to empower them to grow, lead, and contribute to shaping the future of the manufacturing sector in the Kingdom."

 

Over the years, Arla Foods has received support from Tamkeen through financing, training, and employment programs, contributing to the company’s growth and the development of its Bahraini workforce. These contributions aim to enhance the manufacturing sector which is the third largest sector contributing to Bahrain’s GDP accounting for 14.4% during the first quarter of this year.

 

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.

 

The presence of major international companies such as Arla Foods in the Kingdom represents a valuable opportunity to develop national talent and enhance supply chain efficiency, in addition to improving career specialization pathways. This also contributes to increasing the volume of Bahraini exports to regional and international markets. -TradeArabia News Service