Tamkeen and EY MENA Sign MoU for EY Talent Hub in Bahrain, 125 Jobs
Bahrain's Labour Fund (Tamkeen) has signed a memorandum of understanding with EY MENA to establish an EY Talent Hub in the Kingdom of Bahrain. According to the announcement, the hub is meant to create 125 high-quality jobs for Bahrainis over three years.
- Tamkeen and EY MENA signed an MoU on the sidelines of Gateway Gulf 2026 to establish an EY Talent Hub in Bahrain.
- The hub is to create 125 high-quality jobs for Bahrainis over three years.
- A three-year programme from 2027 to 2029 targets graduates and early-career professionals.
- Target roles are in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions, with skills in AI, digital transformation, cybersecurity, sustainability and financial services.
- The initiative is supported by the Bahrain Economic Development Board, according to EY MENA.
What the agreement covers
The MoU was announced on the sidelines of Gateway Gulf 2026. Once the hub is set up, it is to support clients in Bahrain and across the wider region by offering specialized professional services, according to the announcement.
A three-year programme is planned to run from 2027 to 2029. It focuses on attracting and developing Bahraini talent, in particular university graduates and early-career professionals. The target roles are in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions.
Skills for future jobs
The hub aims to give Bahraini professionals the practical experience and skills needed for future careers. The areas named are artificial intelligence (AI), digital transformation, cybersecurity, sustainability and financial services.
According to the announcement, this should help meet the needs of clients in Bahrain and the region for specialized professionals in high-growth sectors. It should also raise the competitiveness of Bahraini professionals and strengthen Bahrain's position as a hub for talent and high-quality professional services.
The initiative is carried out with the support of the Bahrain Economic Development Board, according to EY MENA.
What the two sides say
Maha Abdulhameed Mofeez, Chief Executive of the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), said Tamkeen remains committed to directing its support to initiatives that create sustainable employment opportunities for Bahrainis in sectors with strong growth potential. In the German-language release, she says the MoU helps Bahraini talent by passing on advanced skills and practical experience, while allowing them to benefit from EY's global expertise and best practices.
Nader Rahimi, EY MENA Assurance Partner, said investment in talent must keep pace as new technologies change business and the skills needed to succeed. He said the aim is to prepare the next generation not only to adapt to change but to help shape it.
EY combines capabilities in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions with experience in areas such as technology and transformation, according to the release.
Fit with national priorities
Tamkeen describes the initiative as part of its continuing efforts to support high-quality job creation for Bahrainis and to enable private-sector companies to invest in local talent. This is in line with national priorities for building a sustainable, innovation- and knowledge-based economy.
The agreement also matches Tamkeen's strategic priorities for 2026. These include supporting initiatives with significant economic impact, raising private-sector competitiveness, aligning skills with labour market needs and using innovative approaches to promote startup growth and expansion.
As an MoU, the agreement sets out an intention to establish the hub. The source gives no details on the hub's location within Bahrain, funding or a start date beyond the 2027 to 2029 programme period.
