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The Bahraini industry pioneers and entrepreneurs of tomorrow will be showcased at one of the Middle East's premier industry exhibitions early next year.
Up to 16 enterprises will be represented at the Tamkeen (Labour Fund) pavilion at the third Gulf Industry Fair (GIF), which will be held at the Bahrain International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) from January 12-14 next year, according to GIF organisers Hilal Conferences and Exhibitions (HCE).
Tamkeen, an independent government authority set up to support local businesses and promote high calibre Bahraini talent, is selecting participating enterprises based on eligibility criteria, including a proven commitment to Bahrainisation. The Bahrain Young Entrepreneurs Association (BYEA) is assisting in the promotion of this initiative and the registration process.
Support for enterprises at GIF is part of an Enterprise Development Support Agency (EDSA) agreement signed between Tamkeen and professional advisory services firm KPMG. The enterprise development support programme, a BD12 million initiative, aims to improve private sector productivity by supporting local businesses and entrepreneurs through co-financing, consultancy services and technical support.
Abdulellah Al Qassimi, CEO, Tamkeen, said GIF is the perfect platform to help meet enterprise development support programme objectives and showcase Bahrain's private sector capabilities to a targeted regional and international audience.
"The enterprise development support programme supports companies by providing professional tools for businessmen who intend to make a real change in their business and improve the efficiency of their workers. Gulf Industry Fair is a high-profile event which will act as a springboard for local business talent," he said.
Jubran Abdulrahman, managing director, HCE, said Tamkeen's participation in GIF is of national strategic importance. "Tamkeen plays an integral role in enhancing the productivity of the Bahraini workforce, which ultimately delivers long-term economic benefits to the kingdom. We look forward to welcoming Tamkeen and the dynamic, ambitious enterprises it supports, to the exhibition."
