Zain Bahrain, a leading telecommunication company in the Kingdom, has entered into an agreement with Nasser Vocational Training Center (NVTC), a Bahraini government-owned entity, to improve research and innovation opportunities for its employees and contribute to the economic growth of the country.
Under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the employees of Zain Bahrain will get access to the NVTC’s facilities for AI research, innovation, and projects as well as joint research programs to boost entrepreneurship.
The partnership sets a practical framework of cooperation between the two organizations in advancing their roles in developing entrepreneurial skills and professionalism in various fields of business.
The collaboration is in line with Zain Bahrain’s efforts to contribute to the growth of its employees, empower Bahraini women by encouraging and facilitating cooperation between the two entities.
The telecommunication company undertakes several programs to foster creativity and innovation amongst its employees and is renowned for providing new and innovative initiatives that will raise the profile of the local market, build employee competencies, and align with the values of Bahrain Vision 2030.
Sheikh Abdulla bin Khalid Al Khalifa Director – Communications & IR Zain Bahrain
“The MoU affirms the importance of collaboration and will further strengthen Zain Bahrain’s research capacity. It will foster research culture amongst Zain Bahrain employees by promoting and conducting rigorous, independent, and relevant research utilizing NVTC’s facilities. We have always focused on employee growth and development and we hope this collaboration marks the beginning of a long and productive relationship towards building a body of high-quality research for the telecom industry and contributing to the economic development of the nation.”
Zain Bahrain’s collaboration with NVTC is in line with its continuous efforts to support its Bahraini employees and the local community. In addition to development opportunities, the company is continuously introducing new ways to contribute towards building a stronger and healthier culture that enables employees to thrive and create an innovative learning environment.
Dr. Abdullah Al Nuaimi, Executive Director of the Nasser Vocational Training Center, said, “The partnership with Zain Bahrain has come at a crucial time intending to strengthen the position of Nasser Vocational Training Center with pioneering work in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Kingdom.”
