Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Manama, November 3, 2025 — The Labour Fund (Tamkeen) has announced its support for Havelock One, one of Bahrain’s leading interior design and manufacturing firms, to adopt advanced Industry 4.0 technologies, reinforcing the Kingdom’s industrial transformation goals. The announcement was made during the Gateway Gulf Investment Forum 2025, underscoring Bahrain’s push toward smart manufacturing and digital innovation.
Tamkeen has added DOO, an AI-powered Bahraini platform, to its Digital Enablement Programme, enabling SMEs to access advanced AI tools for automation, analytics, and customer engagement—strengthening Bahrain’s drive toward digital growth and sustainability.
Tamkeen, Bahrain’s Labor Fund, is dedicated to strengthening the private sector as the driver of national growth. Through programs in entrepreneurship, workforce skills, and economic participation, it supports diversification, competitiveness, and innovation, ensuring sustainable opportunities for businesses and individuals alike.
Tamkeen has launched the Digital Enablement Program to accelerate SME digitisation and productivity. Through accredited or self-selected providers, enterprises can adopt digital tools that improve efficiency, competitiveness, and job creation—supporting Bahrain’s 2025 priorities of growth, sustainability, and citizen empowerment in the private sector.
StartUp Bahrain hosted its latest Pitch series with Tamkeen and partners, awarding Wajba first place and Jaras second. The event showcased innovative Bahraini startups across e-commerce, education, food tech, and fitness, supporting Tamkeen’s 2025 priorities of enterprise growth, digitization, and private sector competitiveness.
Tamkeen and Zoho have partnered to offer Bahraini SMEs two-year access to Zoho One, supporting digital transformation, productivity, and economic diversification. The initiative aligns with Bahrain’s 2025 vision and strengthens the Kingdom’s role as a regional tech hub.
Tamkeen’s Kawader Skills Portal is connecting skilled Bahraini professionals with job opportunities in the ICT sector, streamlining recruitment for private sector organizations. The platform aims to position nationals as the preferred workforce and supports sector growth by offering career development opportunities and access to a tailored talent pool.
Tamkeen has partnered with Invita to integrate their ‘Nasmaakum’ sign language mobile app, aimed at supporting individuals with hearing and speech impairments. The initiative seeks to empower users by providing access to Tamkeen’s services, promoting inclusivity, and bridging the gap between the hearing-impaired community and society.
Bahrain’s Tamkeen has launched a national program with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to develop local talent in Artificial Intelligence. The initiative offers qualifications in generative AI, machine learning implementation, and technology application, aiming to enhance the competitiveness of Bahraini nationals in the evolving job market.
Oracle has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Tamkeen to establish an Oracle Engineering Center in Bahrain, aimed at developing local IT talent through specialized training and certifications. This initiative supports Bahrain’s vision of becoming a tech innovation hub while addressing the regional demand for Oracle Cloud services.