Bahrain: Tamkeen to Help Private Sector Combat COVID-19 Impact
The Board of Directors of the Labour Fund ‘Tamkeen’ reviewed the proposal of the Business Continuity Support Program which Tamkeen is providing as part of its ongoing national efforts to combat the repercussions of the Coronavirus and the impact it has caused on economic levels.
The Chief Executive of Tamkeen, Dr Ebrahim Mohamed Janahi pointed out that Tamkeen has already started activating its Virtual and Voice platforms. “Tamkeen’s Virtual and Voice Channel directly addresses the requirements of the current needs of our customers, ensuring continuous communication with them in an optimal way. It also informs them of the latest developments regarding the Business Continuity Support Program, which open applications will soon be officially announced through Tamkeen’s portal,” he specified.
The Business Continuity Support Program aims to target the private sector enterprises, to provide them with the necessary support at this stage, based on the economic repercussions caused by the global spread of the Corona Virus (COVID-19).
The meeting also reviewed and approved of a study of Tamkeen’s programs that aims to effectively contribute towards solving the most prominent challenges that the private sector face, especially when it comes to employment.
