Tamkeen backs companies taking part in Gitex 2017

MANAMA: Bahrain’s Labour Fund (Tamkeen) has signed an agreement with Bahrain Technology Companies Society (BTECH) to provide support to companies wishing to take part in Bahrain’s National Pavilion at Gitex 2017, to be held from October 8 to 12 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

“Tamkeen’s continued support of Bahrain’s participation in Gitex stems from its keenness to promote Bahrain’s Information Communication Technology sector, which plays a significant role in raising the productivity and competitive capacity of private sector institutions. This allows them to extend their products and services to regional and international markets,” said Tamkeen chief executive Dr Ebrahim Janahi.

BTECH chairman Obaidly Al Obaidly said Tamkeen’s continuous support of Gitex participants has always contributed to the development of these companies as well as increasing their competitiveness and their sales.

“And this is in line with Tamkeen’s strategic objectives to develop support programmes for the private sector, of which the ICT industry constitutes a high percentage,” Mr Al Obaidly explained, calling on various Bahraini ICT companies to take advantage of Tamkeen’s support.

Meanwhile, Worksmart chief executive Ahmed Al Hujairi, the organising company of Bahrain’s National Pavilion at Gitex, said: “Tamkeen has always been our strong supporter in marking a distinguished Bahraini presence at Gitex, the international forum for IT professionals across the world, which consequently boosts the performance of the ICT industry in Bahrain.

“Forty-five companies are expected to take part this year, an increase of nearly 50pc from the previous year. This will contribute to keeping abreast of global developments in the ICT sector and enhancing the presence of Bahrain’s IT industry in regional forums, increasing its contribution to national output.”

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