The PMO announces the selection of 15 candidates for the 12th intake of the Prime Minister’s Fellowship Program
The PMO announces the selection of 15 candidates for the 12th intake of the Prime Minister’s Fellowship Program
13 October 2026
The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has announced the selection of 15 employees from across government entities as part of the 12th intake of the Prime Minister’s Fellowship Program.
Following a rigorous evaluation process, the following candidates were selected:
1-Eman Mohamed Dhaif – Economic Development Board
2- Bushra Yusuf Janahi - Labour Fund (Tamkeen)
3- Husain Ali Alnoor – Electricity and Water Authority
4- Hessa Hesham Engineer - Labour Fund (Tamkeen)
5- Halima Mohamed Altorabi – Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications
6- Dalal Redha Hubail – Government Hospitals
7- Zayed Ebrahim Aljawder – Ministry of Interior
8- Talal Mohamed Alsehali – Ministry of Interior
9- Abdulrahman Isa AlMannai – Government Hospitals
10- Fahad Saif AlSelaiti – Ministry of Cabinet Affairs
11- Mohamed Hasan Radhi – Bapco Tazweed
12- Mohamed Mahmood Almajed – Economic Development Board
13- Maryam Mohamed Ebrahim – Ministry of Finance and National Economy
14- Nusaiba Abdulrahman Alabbasi – Primary Healthcare Centres
15-Noora Abdulla Alhadi – Central Bank of Bahrain
On this occasion, Hamad Yaqoob Al Mahmeed, Director General of the PMO, affirmed that the Prime Minister’s Fellowship Program reflects the vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa 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, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
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.
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. Launched in 2015, the Prime Minister’s Fellowship Program 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.
