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Tamkeen Promotes Success
Hassan Ali Ahmed of the Arabian East Training Centre
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amkeen was established in August 2006 as part of Bahrain’s national reform initiatives and Bahrain Economic Vision 2030. It is tasked with supporting Bahrain’s private sector and positioning it as the key driver of economic development. Their primary objectives are: 1) Fostering the creation and development of enterprises, and 2) Providing support to enhance the productivity and growth of enterprises and individuals. Hassan Ali Ahmed provides an account of how Tamkeen have helped the growth of the Arabian East Training Centre of which he is Managing Director. “When we opened, we relied on a basic accounting system with limited access - only one person could access it at a time through one computer. As the institute grew, the need for developing a more cohesive, efficient and costeffective system that can minimize
“Prompted by this success, we are currently thinking about registering to benefit from two more Tamkeen programmes to assist and support us.” Hassan Ali Ahmed
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mistakes and cover all aspects of operation became paramount. As we searched for the right solution, we heard from our circle of acquaintances about Tamkeen and the list of programmes it provides to assist enterprises based in Bahrain. This proved to be a very sound decision for us. Improved operations and performance, such as rapid completion of progress reports, application procedures, and other administrative tasks, led to higher customer satisfaction. The system also allowed us to export the process to our website, enabling our corporate and individual clients to complete these tasks online and further reducing our operational costs. Prompted by this success, we are currently thinking about registering to benefit from two more Tamkeen programmes to assist and support us in our plans to further develop the institute. I personally encourage all business owners and individuals to develop their enterprises and lives by taking advantage of Tamkeen’s pioneering and innovative programmes which cannot found elsewhere.”
The Arabian East Training Centre is widely regarded as a high-class institute in the field of Health and Safety in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Since its establishment in 2000, the institute has received a number of accredited certifications from the UK and the USA.