Tamkeen and Jasmi’s Corporation Partner to Boost Bahraini Employment and Career Development
The Labour Fund Tamkeen has announced a strategic partnership with Jasmi’s Corporation W.L.L. to strengthen Bahraini employment and career advancement.
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With the support of Tamkeen’s National Employment Program, Jasmi’s Corporation has generated employment for 21 Bahrainis across various departments. Furthermore, 52 existing Bahraini staff members at Jasmi’s will receive salary increases through Tamkeen’s Wage Increment Program.
This initiative aims to strengthen the local workforce and enrich career prospects at the prominent quick-service restaurant chain.
Tamkeen’s Chief Growth Officer, Mr. Khalid AlBayat, stated, “Guided by our mandate to make Bahrainis the first choice of employment, we support enterprises that create employment opportunities and career growth for local talent. This support will help Jasmi’s Corporation enhance employee motivation and productivity while fostering a supportive work environment and contributing towards a more robust business ecosystem. Through our cooperation with local partners, we remain committed to nurturing sustainable growth and development, through supporting all sectors including the hospitality and restaurants, which topped all economic sectors in terms of growth rate in 2023 and contributed 1.8% of real GDP.”
Jasmi’s Corporation Vice-President, Adnan Al Ameen, remarked, “As a Bahraini organization that originated as a small family business, we have always been committed to empowering Bahraini talent. We are grateful for Tamkeen’s support, which strengthens our own Bahrainization efforts while enabling us to create new job opportunities for Bahrainis. This will help us sustain the growth of our business while rewarding our existing high performers.”
A well-known entity in Bahrain’s restaurant landscape, Jasmi’s Corporation has been a significant player in the food service sector since its founding in 1986. Operating 50 stores strategically located across the Kingdom, including affiliated companies like Le Chocolat, Jio Chicken, Marash, and Bayt Al Ameen, the corporation continues to enhance its market presence and substantially contribute to the local economy.
Aligned with its 2024 strategic priorities, Tamkeen’s initiatives are designed to create an economic impact and boost the private sector across three main pillars: increasing economic participation by creating job opportunities for new entrants, expanding career development options for the Bahraini workforce, and enhancing the private sector by supporting businesses and promoting productivity and technological adoption.
Chris Dixon, a partner who led the charge, says he has a ‘very long-term horizon’
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Ensuring comprehensive health care and fostering innovation and job growth within the health sector.
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The Council of Health Insurance and the Saudi Insurance Authority began implementing this decision, requiring employers to provide insurance for domestic workers if their number exceeds four.
The general requirements for applying benefits and coverage under the policy include submitting a medical disclosure form, obtaining approval from the health insurance company, and insuring all workers.
This mandatory health insurance initiative is part of the Council of Health Insurance and the Insurance Authority‘s efforts to ensure comprehensive care, prevention, justice, transparency, and excellence in performance for all stakeholders.
The decision aims to achieve comprehensive health care, sustain health coverage, and encourage health insurance companies and healthcare providers to develop new products and create job opportunities in medical and non-medical specialties.
Iman Al-Tariqi, the official spokesperson of the Council of Health Insurance, explained that the domestic workers’ insurance policy covers primary care, public health, emergency cases, hospitalization without a deductible, emergency treatments for clinics with unlimited visits, vaccinations, and examinations.
Chris Dixon, a partner who led the charge, says he has a ‘very long-term horizon’
Americans now think they need at least $1.25 million for retirement, a 20% increase from a year ago, according to a survey by Northwestern Mutual
