Bahraini Financial Sector Employment Rises to 70%
An official report indicates that the number of employees in Bahrain's financial sector has increased to over 14,880 workers in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting a quarterly growth of 96 employees compared to the previous quarter. The Bahrainiization rate has reached 70%, continuing its upward trend from 69.8% at the end of 2025. The workforce is distributed between the banking and non-banking sectors, with the banking sector employing 7,235 workers and the insurance sector 1,556 workers. Despite the digital transformation and a decrease in the number of branches, the sector has maintained its capacity to generate jobs.
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