Tamkeen holds session for Japanese Youth

Press release

Published February 18th, 2014 - 10:40 GMT

Al Bawaba

Tamkeen, in partnership with the General Organisation for Youth and Sport and the Japanese Embassy, held an orientation session on Sunday the 16^th of Feb with 26 Japanese Students. The session introduced them to the nature of working within the kingdom from a business and a professional perspective, in addition to introducing them to Tamkeen’s goals and objectives and its role in developing the private sector through supporting businesses and employees.

The session comes as part of a complete tour organised by the General Organisation for Youth and Sport and the Japanese Embassy between the 13^th and the 19^th of February. The tour is part of the Japanese Government’s “Global Leaders” programme, where Bahrain has been selected to be one of the host countries to introduce participants to its culture and history.

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.