Government applauds the group’s continued support for national employment

TDT | Manama

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Labour Minister and Minister of Legal Affairs, Yousif bin Abdulhussain Khalaf, received Babak Hashemi, Regional Director of Al-Futtaim Group, in recognition of the company’s outstanding contribution to employing Bahraini nationals.

The meeting was attended by Mohamed Al Tayeb, Operations Director, and Dana Al Mulla, Human Resources Director at Al-Futtaim Group. It forms part of the minister’s ongoing meetings with private sector companies that have achieved exceptional results in hiring Bahraini citizens. Al-Futtaim was ranked among the top 10 companies contributing to Bahraini employment during the first quarter of 2026.

During the meeting, the minister reviewed the group’s programmes and initiatives aimed at attracting, training and employing Bahraini talent, as well as its future plans to create additional employment opportunities for citizens.

The minister highlighted the importance of strengthening partnerships with private sector companies to support national employment goals and enhance the integration of qualified Bahraini professionals into the labour market. He also praised Al-Futtaim Group for its continued co-operation with the Ministry’s employment programmes and its commitment to developing the national workforce.