MLSD Minister Meets the board of directors of the Civil Society for Education and Training Support

09-03-2021

His Excellency the Minister of Labour and Social Development, Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan, today received the Honorary President of the National Society for the Support of Education and Training (NSSET), Mr. Taqi Mohammed Makki Al-Baharna, in the presence of the Society’s Chairman, Mr. Hamza Sharaf, and its former President, Mr. Mahmoud Nasser Al Toblani, at the Ministry. Al-Baharna presented the Minister with an honorary membership certificate in recognition of his national role and his efforts to support education and training across Bahrain’s professional and charitable societies. The delegation briefed Humaidan on the Society’s activities and programmes, together with its efforts to support education and training and to encourage young people to enrol in courses that equip them with the skills demanded by the labour market. In this context, Humaidan commended the association’s efforts and contributions towards supporting training and continuing education policies, as well as its social activities in fostering a culture of training. He emphasised the importance of advancing the training process and developing the capabilities of national cadres to enable them to compete sustainably, thereby making Bahrainis the ideal choice for employers. He also highlighted the importance of combining governmental and NGO efforts to advance the training and education system. For his part, Sharaf praised the Ministry’s support for the Society and for other NGOs, noting that such backing has enabled them to deliver human‑resources development courses through community partnerships. He also lauded the Ministry’s ongoing cooperation with civil society bodies to advance charitable and humanitarian work throughout the Kingdom of Bahrain.