MLSD Minsiter Meets the Advisor of the Economic Development Board
14-03-2021
His Excellency the Minister of Labour and Social Development, Chairman of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority Board of Directors, Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan, received His Excellency Mr. Iain Lindsay, Advisor to the Economic Development Board (EDB), at the Ministry. The meeting marked Mr. Lindsay’s assumption of his advisory duties and provided an opportunity to review the Ministry’s efforts to support investors and business owners by supplying qualified and trained national talent for all required roles. Humaidan outlined the joint initiatives delivered with the Labour Fund (Tamkeen) under National Employment Programme 2.0, launched on the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, may God protect him. These initiatives include wage support for Bahraini employees and free training. In this context, Humaidan affirmed that the Ministry of Labour and Social Development continues to implement policies that support the growth of private‑sector establishments, which contribute to attracting further investment, generating quality employment for citizens and positioning the Kingdom of Bahrain as a business hub and an attractive environment for capital, thanks to its professionally qualified human resources and national legislation that keeps pace with labour‑market changes and requirements. Humaidan commended the EDB’s policies, which enhance Bahrain’s investment landscape and highlight its economic achievements. He noted that the Kingdom offers a competitive environment, advanced labour legislation aligned with international standards, and national expertise capable of managing production across sectors such as finance, banking, technology, information systems, tourism and hospitality—all of which add value and appeal to Bahraini job seekers. He said that the growth of the training sector ensures employers have access to professionally trained human resources across specialisations. For his part, Mr. Iain Lindsay emphasised the importance of strengthening cooperation and coordination to brief prospective investors on the range of benefits and incentives available within Bahrain’s attractive and enabling business environment, which supports enterprise growth and development. He remarked that Bahrain has consistently prepared national cadres capable of attaining high levels of efficiency. He further observed that the Kingdom enjoys a business landscape underpinned by flexible legislation, and highlighted the need for concerted action by all stakeholders to realise the objectives of Bahrain Economic Vision 2030, notably the provision of promising opportunities for citizens and the preservation of sustainable economic growth. He also noted the Kingdom’s capacity to meet challenges, drawing on its rich cultural heritage as the region's cradle of commerce and trade.