Tamkeen supports 50 Bahraini employees at Havelock One Interiors

The Labour Fund 'Tamkeen' announced its support for the employment and career development of 50 Bahraini employees at Havelock One Interiors through its various employment support and career development programs. This support aligns with Tamkeen's strategic priorities for 2025, which focus on enhancing the position and competitiveness of Bahrainis in the private sector, equipping Bahrainis with suitable skills for career development in the private sector, and prioritizing enterprise growth, digitization and sustainability and supporting the development of the ecosystem surrounding the labor market and private sector. Mr. Khalid Al-Bayat, Chief Growth Officer at Tamkeen, commented: 'We take pride in supporting Bahraini companies that aspire to grow and expand globally. Our support for Havelock One, which began in 2018, has contributed to the company's expansion and increased the efficiency of its operations, positively impacting its Bahraini workforce through new employment and career progression prospects.' He added: 'We continue our mission to support local enterprises that place the empowerment of Bahraini talent at the heart of their priorities. Providing job opportunities and career progression to local talent contributes to the sustainability and growth of the private sector as a key driver of sustainable economic development. This support also reflects Tamkeen's mandate in making Bahrainis the preferred choice of employment in the labor market.' In addition, Mr. Firas Al Ayed, Group Operations Director from Havelock One commented: 'We commend Tamkeen's continuous support since 2018, which has played a key role in expanding our operations and entering new markets. This expansion led to the growth of our factory and positively impacted on our ability to hire local talent and develop clear career paths for them to assume leadership and managerial positions. Today, we are proud to see a number of Bahraini employees holding leadership roles across various departments, a testament to the success of this partnership in building qualified national capabilities that can lead future growth and development.' Established in 1998, Havelock One has grown to become one of the largest manufacturers in the GCC. The company operates across five countries — the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar — through seven offices, with a workforce of over 1,900 employees across the GCC. Its headquarters and manufacturing facilities, spanning 520,000 square feet, are in Askar, Bahrain. Over the past 25 years, Havelock One has successfully delivered more than 9,000 interior fit-out projects across a wide range of sectors, including hospitality, retail, entertainment, commercial, government, residential, food and beverage, and more.
Tamkeen has launched a range of programs aimed at supporting the employment and career development of national talent, with the goal of making Bahrainis the preferred choice for employment and making the private sector the engine of economic growth in the kingdom.

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