Doha:Maha Abdulhameed Mofeez, Chief Executive of the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), participated in an executive session at the Gulf Labour Market Skills Forum, held at the Qatar National Convention Centre. The session brought together officials, decision-makers, and experts in skills development and human capital from GCC countries.
According to Bahrain News Agency, Mofeez outlined Bahrain's experience in developing its national skills system and Tamkeen's efforts to support national talent. She emphasized the importance of aligning education and training outcomes with the changing needs of the labour market.
Mofeez highlighted the effective partnership between government entities, the private sector, and educational institutions in Bahrain, which is key to building national talent capable of adapting to rapid market changes. She noted that Tamkeen offers a range of programmes to enhance the readiness of individuals and enterprises for economic opportunities.
Since its establishment, Tamkeen has provided over 300,000 opportunities for Bahrainis and more than 92,000 for private sector enterprises. Mofeez also detailed the Skills Bahrain initiative, which developed 12 sectoral frameworks and over 600 occupational profiles by 2025, and engaged more than 10,000 students in career path exploration.
She stressed the need for a practical application of skills in the workplace, alongside academic and professional qualifications, to ensure readiness for the labour market. Mofeez highlighted the importance of continuous cooperation among employers, educational institutions, and supporting entities for lasting alignment with market needs.
On Gulf integration, Mofeez advocated for a common language to describe occupations and skills across GCC countries. She concluded by emphasizing the value of exchanging expertise among GCC nations to strengthen joint efforts in developing frameworks that bolster the Gulf skills system.