stc Bahrain, a digital enabler, has been awarded the prestigious ‘Best Nationalisation Strategy’ award at the Future Workplace Awards, held during the annual HR Summit & Expo (HRSE). The accolade honours stc Bahrain’s forward-looking human capital strategy, directly aligned with the Kingdom’s Economic Vision 2030, which positions workforce localisation as an indispensable business driver accelerating the company’s evolution from a traditional telecom into a pioneering technology powerhouse (“TechCo”).
stc Bahrain’s unified nationalisation roadmap is purposefully designed to build a competitive, self-sustaining local IT and digital workforce. This is achieved through internal talent development initiatives, such as the BEAM and e3 leadership programs, alongside youth-focused external initiatives, including EMERGE and jeel ICT. Complementing these initiatives is stc Bahrain’s progressive Total Reward Philosophy, designed to attract, cultivate, and retain top national talent by directly linking performance, continuous capability development, and long-term value creation with executive growth pathways.
Eng. Fahad Al Owaini, Chief Human Resources Officer at stc Bahrain, commented:
“Winning ‘Best Nationalisation Strategy’ at HRSE is a strong testament to our belief that the future of technology in Bahrain must be built by Bahrainis. As we accelerate our transition into a full-fledged TechCo, developing self-sustaining local workforce is our greatest competitive advantage. By empowering current and next-generation talent through strategic programs in line with the Kingdom’s Economic Vision 2030, we are not only future-proofing our business, but also directly supporting Bahrain’s ambition to lead as a regional innovation hub.”
The expansion of strategic workforce, leadership, and graduate development programs has established stc Bahrain as the premier talent destination in the Kingdom. According to industry benchmarks, stc Bahrain is recognized as the No. 1 Telecom Employer of Choice, leading the sector among Bahraini professionals with an industry-high 64% consideration rate. The company also ranks third across all industries in Bahrain, consistently climbing national employer sentiment rankings and setting regional benchmarks for public-private sector talent development.
Source: https://www.stc.com.bh/media-center/template?id=4940
