Labour Undersecretary Visits Payment Services Company to Review Employment Initiatives
According to Bahrain News Agency, during the visit, the Undersecretary met with Yusuf Ali Mirza, Chairman of the company's Board of Directors, and senior executives. He was briefed on the company's employment tracks for Bahrainis across departments specialising in electronic payment solutions and financial services support.
The Undersecretary commended the company's strategy to recruit and empower Bahraini talent in managing its operations, stressing the importance of investing in national human capital as a key driver of development. He highlighted government incentives for private-sector companies aimed at making Bahrainis the preferred choice in all sectors, particularly the growing financial sector, which offers quality employment opportunities. He also expressed appreciation for the company's support of the Ministry's employment programmes.
On his part, the Chairman affirmed that Bahrainisation at the company has reached 84%, reaffirming confidence in national talent and praising the Ministry's role in equipping citizens with the skills needed across productive sectors.
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