Tamkeen supports Al Salwa meat factory expansion to build capacity, raise exports, and create quality jobs

  • Date: 24-Jan-2024
  • Source: Zawya
  • Sector:Industrial
  • Country:Bahrain
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Tamkeen supports Al Salwa meat factory expansion to build capacity, raise exports, and create quality jobs



Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain: The Labour Fund (Tamkeen) announced its support for Al Salwa Meat Factory’s expansion project, to help the company build production capacity while providing quality employment opportunities for approximately 30 Bahrainis. Tamkeen’s backing of the initiative falls under the umbrella of its Business Growth program, which helps local enterprises diversify their resources and enter new markets, both locally and internationally. It is also in line with Tamkeen’s ongoing efforts to empower the national workforce and support Bahrain's Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector. The expansion will see the introduction of a state-of-the-art production line that will double the factory’s capacity. The factory will also launch a range of high demand products and raise its export capabilities, helping it to enter new regional and international markets. Commenting on this initiative, Her Excellency Ms. Maha Abdulhameed Mofeez Chief Executive of the Labour Fund “Tamkeen” said: “We are pleased to support the Al Salwa Meat Factory expansion, which will help to build its production capacity and directly support the growth of the FMCG industry, a key contributor to the national economy and exports. Creating many high-quality employment opportunities for Bahraini talent, this high potential sector has demonstrated consistent growth over the