The Ministry of Labor and Social Development signs (8) memoranda of understanding to qualify national competencies in distance courses
18-01-2021
His Excellency the Minister of Labour and Social Development, Mr. Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan, witnessed the signing of 8 memoranda of understanding at the Ministry headquarters with private training institutes and centres that have pledged a range of distance‑training initiatives to prepare and qualify citizens for the labour market via virtual platforms. The agreements aim to train jobseekers through modern distance‑learning technology, accelerating their employment and integration into the labour market in line with national strategies to equip Bahraini talent for employer needs. Training will be offered to individuals registered on the Ministry’s lists without any financial cost or obligation. On behalf of the Ministry, the memoranda were signed by the Assistant Undersecretary for Labour Affairs, Mr. Ahmed Jaafar Al Hayki, alongside representatives of the Nine Training Center, Al Mashreq Training Center, Talal Abu-Ghazaleh E-Training Center (TAGE-Training), Al Mostaqbal Training Center, Etijah Coaching & Consulting, Quality Excellency for Educational consultancy, NASS Group & Corporation and the GCC Commercial Arbitration Centre. Collectively, these institutions will deliver: • 500 training opportunities in accounting, finance and computer basics • 1,100 consulting and guidance opportunities for jobseekers, People of Determination and their families • 1,050 virtual training opportunities for jobseekers, plus on the job training for employed individuals • 12 workshops to train 150 citizens • additional programmes in entrepreneurship, hospitality, retail and occupational safety The Minister highlighted the importance of intensified national collaboration with private training providers to elevate vocational training standards and advance Bahrain’s human‑capital development. He praised the institutes’ continued delivery of programmes during exceptional circumstances, noting their swift adoption of distance‑learning solutions that align with technological advances and rapid labour‑market changes. Humaidan indicated that the Ministry will continue concluding a series of memoranda of understanding with relevant entities to develop and enhance the skills and capabilities of jobseekers and increase their employment opportunities in private‑sector establishments through the training and employment programmes it implements. This approach builds on the positive results of previous memoranda and reflects the conviction that investing in human resources—by expanding their skills and capabilities—is the best way to secure the future and sustain national economic growth, fully aligned with the esteemed Government’s policy of preparing the specialised competencies required by the labour market. Representatives of the institutes stressed that a strong national sense and the priority of training Bahraini human resources drive this joint initiative with the Ministry of Labour and Social Development to boost the training of national cadres and prepare them professionally for the labour market. They praised the Ministry’s support in helping private training institutions overcome challenges, elevate service quality for citizens and deliver top‑tier programmes that address the needs of national cadres. The institutes affirmed their readiness to collaborate with relevant partners to advance vocational training in the Kingdom of Bahrain and to realise the esteemed Government’s aspiration for Bahrain to sustain its distinguished role and strengthen its position as a regional hub for training and human‑resource development in the labour market.