HM the King deputises Minister of Labour to honour Hardworking and Outstanding Workers and Distinguished Establishments in the Private Sector

28-12-2022

HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa deputised H.E. Minister of Labour Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan to attend the 37th annual ceremony honoring hardworking and outstanding workers and distinguished establishments in the private sector, held under the patronage of HM the King, on Wednesday at the Gulf Hotel. Among the attendees were a number of ministers, members of the Shura and Representatives Councils and other officials. The ceremony was also attended by Mr. Sameer Abdulla Nass, Chairman of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mr. Abdulqader Abdulkareem Al-Shehabi, the Secretary-General of the General Federation of Workers Trade Unions (GFWTU). In a speech at the beginning of the ceremony, HE the Minister of Labour extended his sincerest congratulations to HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and to HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister and all the people of Bahrain on the joyful occasion of the Kingdom’s celebrations of its national day and His Majesty’s accession to the throne. In addition to commemorating the establishment of the modern Bahraini state during the era of the founder Ahmed Al-Fateh as an Arab and Muslim state in 1783 AD. HE the Minister of Labour also conveyed the greetings of HM the King and the first supporter of Bahrain's workers, expressing His Majesty's permanent pride in the national workforce, which was and still is the main engine of comprehensive development in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Humaidan asserted that the Kingdom of Bahrain, under the gracious leadership of HM the King, and the prudent approach of the government headed by HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has succeeded in addressing the repercussions of the global spread of the Corona pandemic (Covid-19) on various aspects of life with distinction. He also pointed to the benefit gained from the existing cooperation between the three production parties, who established the principles of social dialogue and contributed to strengthening the building of community partnership that helped increase employment rates, both quantitatively and qualitatively. His Excellency continued by saying that this is a challenge that requires maintaining the pace of employment and absorbing the influx of fresh graduates into the labour market. The minister concluded his speech stating that the Kingdom of Bahrain is working according to an integrated system to achieve comprehensive and sustainable development in various fields for the benefit of the country and its citizens. Accordingly, all efforts are aimed at attracting job-generating investments and granting facilities to citizens to be productive entrepreneurs who contribute to the development process. Humaidan also focused on the need to motivate Bahraini youth to adopt their own businesses by supporting small and micro enterprises. In conclusion, he expressed his genuine congratulations to all the honorees at this ceremony. For her part, Mrs. Heba Abdel Imam Berni delivered the honorees' speech, through which, she expressed the honourees’ deep gratification in being honoured by the state and one which, always has taken care of its people for their loyalty and excellence in work. She added that the annual patronage of the ceremony by HM the King is evidence of his interest in the national workforce and His Majesty's keenness to highlight its role in the economic and social development process witnessed by the Kingdom of Bahrain.. Then, H.E. Mr. Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan, Minister of Labour, presented certificates of appreciation and commemorative shields to distinguished companies, institutions and entrepreneurs, as well as hardworking workers representing various productive sectors. The list of honorees included: prominent entrepreneurs and directors, workers with determination, as well as workers from various production and service sectors. The list also included honorees for the best distinguished small project and institutions that are fully committed to provide cooperation with the ministry in recruitment of national workers.