The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Labor and Social Development praises the cooperation with the Economic Development Board

24-02-2020

His Excellency the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Labour and Social Development, Mr Sabah Salem Al Doseri, received the Executive Director of the Tourism Sector at the Economic Development Board (EDB) and a member of the Board of Directors of Edamah, Mr Hussain Rajab, and the Higher Education Adviser for UK Students at the Court of the Crown Prince, Ms Ava Garbutt. The meeting was attended by a number of officials from the EDB and the Ministry. Discussions focused on mechanisms for establishing the British Outward Bound Foundation in the Kingdom of Bahrain. During the meeting, Mr Al Doseri praised the ongoing co‑operation and coordination with the EDB in supporting the national economy, noting the Board’s important developmental role in enhancing the investment‑attractive climate. He indicated that the entry of Outward Bound Bahrain will introduce new programmes in training and professional development, and implement training programmes that equip participants with valuable skills in education, work and life, enabling them to be more confident, effective and capable in their professional lives. He also directed the competent department at the Ministry to expedite procedures for granting the institution a licence among the non‑profit civil institutions in the Kingdom of Bahrain. For his part, Mr Hussain Rajab praised the Ministry of Labour and Social Development’s support for the EDB’s efforts to develop human capital and to advance plans and mechanisms that contribute to achieving sustainable development through optimal investment in Bahraini human capital within economic projects.