Bahrain’s Prime Minister’s Office Names 15 Officials for 12th Fellowship Cohort

Bahrain’s Prime Minister’s Office has announced the selection of 15 government employees for the 12th intake of the Prime Minister’s Fellowship Programme.

The initiative aligns with broader Gulf efforts to nurture public sector talent.

Selection of the 12th Cohort

The chosen individuals are: Eman Mohamed Dhaif from the Economic Development Board; Bushra Yusuf Janahi of the Labour Fund (Tamkeen); Husain Ali Alnoor representing the Electricity and Water Authority; Hessa Hesham Engineer also of the Labour Fund (Tamkeen); Halima Mohamed Altorabi from the Transportation and Telecommunications Ministry; Dalal Redha Hubail of Government Hospitals; Zayed Ebrahim Aljawder of the Interior Ministry; Talal Mohamed Alsehali also of the Interior Ministry; Abdulrahman Isa AlMannai of Government Hospitals; Fahad Saif AlSelaiti from the Cabinet Affairs Ministry; Mohamed Hasan Radhi of Bapco Tazweed; Mohamed Mahmood Almajed of the Economic Development Board; Maryam Mohamed Ebrahim from the Finance and National Economy Ministry; Nusaiba Abdulrahman Alabbasi of the Primary Healthcare Centres; and Noora Abdulla Alhadi of the Central Bank of Bahrain.

Director-General’s Remarks

On this occasion, PMO Director-General Hamad Al Mahmeed affirmed that the Prime Minister’s Fellowship Programme reflects the vision of His Majesty King Hamad to invest in Bahraini citizens as the cornerstone of the kingdom’s development. He emphasised that developing skilled government professionals is essential to enhancing government performance and achieving national priorities, in line with the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

Mr Al Mahmeed highlighted the programme’s role in developing future government leaders by providing participants with firsthand insight into decision-making processes and advanced training in research, analysis and leadership. The Director-General of the PMO noted that these opportunities strengthen government capabilities and support the continued development of government operations, in line with the vision of HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

Mr Al Mahmeed congratulated the programme’s new cohort, wishing them success and encouraging them to maximise the opportunities available. He also commended the contributions of previous cohorts to enhancing government performance since the programme’s launch.

Programme Overview

Launched in 2015, the Prime Minister’s Fellowship Programme offers government employees a one‑year secondment at the PMO, combining intensive training with practical experience. Participants develop their professional skills and knowledge while gaining direct exposure to government decision‑making and the formulation of plans and strategies through engagement with senior government officials.