Tamkeen supports participation of 70 Bahraini Enterprises in Gulf Industry Fair 2014

As part of its efforts to contribute to the growth and development of Bahraini enterprises, Tamkeen, through its Tarweej scheme, supported the participation of 70 industrial Bahraini companies in the Gulf Industry Fair 2014, the leading annual industrial event in Bahrain, the Saudi Eastern Province, and the Northern Gulf region, which is taking place in the Bahrain International Exhibition & Convention Centre until 6th February 2014.
Commenting on this announcement, Tamkeen’s Vice President for Private Sector Support Mr. Mohammed Bucheeri, said: "As one of Tamkeen's key support programmes, Tarweej provides enterprises with the opportunity to expand their customer base and promote awareness about their products and services through participation in local, regional, and international exhibitions where Tamkeen offers 80 percent of the overall participation cost. “
To date, more than 7,600 enterprises in Bahrain have benefited from Tamkeen’s Enterprise Development Support Programme (EDS), which in addition to “Tarweej” also includes “Istishara” scheme to assist in the strategic planning and determining vision and goals of the organisation, the “Techania” scheme to provide support for the purchase of latest enterprise-related tools and equipment, “Jawda” scheme to assist in the design and application of world-class quality standards, “Tasweeq” scheme to provide support in the design and implementation of effective marketing, and the Legal Services Support Scheme, which provides enterprises with legal support in their commercial transactions.
Background Information
Tamkeen
Tamkeen is a public authority established in August 2006, tasked with supporting Bahrain’s private sector and positioning it as the key driver of economic growth and development. Tamkeen is one of the cornerstones of Bahrain’s national reform initiatives and Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030.
Tamkeen has two primary objectives - firstly, foster the development and growth of enterprises, and second provide support to enhance the productivity and training of the national workforce. To achieve these objectives -Tamkeen’s 2018-2020 strategy focuses on Diversifying offerings, Accelerate delivery and Sustaining Impact.