Hassan Al -Sitry
The Shura Council has returned a draft law to amend some provisions of Decree Law No. (25) of 1998 on the private educational and training institutions to the Services Committee for more study.
The decision of the Services Committee, Lina Qassem, stressed that the draft law aims – according to the memorandum of the Legislative and Legal Opinion Committee – to give priority to employing Bahrainis who have the necessary qualifications to fill educational jobs in the private sector, due to the increase in the number of graduates looking for educational jobs in the public sector, and the Ministry of Education and the inability to contain them; Because the ministry’s absorptive capacity varies with the size of job seekers, which requires a legislative solution to involve private educational institutions to contain them.
The committee’s decision stated that the draft law supports the national efforts to employ Bahrainis in the private sector, and in particular in private educational and training institutions, it does not contradict it, but rather walks in its passengers, enhances its endeavors, enables its goals, and it has a legislative basis, and gives it the leg of the legislation, so it turns from administrative policies that can be changed or the difference of interpretation into fixed legal rules, which is controlled, Everyone is committed to it.
The decision of the committee explained that the draft law is one of the legislative steps to encourage job opportunities for citizens in the private sector, specifically in the education and training sector, which is one of the most important vital sectors that provide jobs with added value to society and the economy, and thus the draft law will enable citizens looking for work from a decent livelihood, and opens them the prospects for empowerment and development by obtaining stable jobs and compatible with their specialties, in a sober balance between rights And duties, aspirations and variables.
The committee’s decision indicated that the draft law will contribute to enhancing the role of educational and training institutions for attracting national competencies, especially in light of the programs and privileges provided by the concerned authorities to support wages and provide training programs to qualify national elements to occupy jobs and raise their efficiency, which gives these institutions an opportunity to enhance their human resources at the lowest costs, without prejudice to the principle The required jobs are required. The head of the Services Committee, Dr. Jamila Al -Salman that the draft law aims to give priority to employing qualified Bahrainis in the private educational sector.
She emphasized that the project is in line with the legislative policy, and takes into account the nature of the labor market, in addition to providing a sufficient amount of flexibility for the executive authority to determine the employment rates, noting that the draft law is characterized by stability and continuity.
She said: “Since the Bahraini employment represents a national duty, we see that the draft law contributes to enhancing the national identity effectively. This is evident in the ability of the citizen to transfer social values and establish national loyalty among students.
The draft law also supports national efforts to enact legislation that enables various government programs and initiatives, which contributes to achieving major national goals and embodying the ambitious economic vision of Bahrain.
Member Dalal Al -Zayed indicated that the text contained in the draft law is of a directive nature aims to emphasize that the priority of employment is granted to Bahrainis, which is in line with the provisions of the constitution and government policies related to employment and its practical programs.
She emphasized that the text does not result in legal effects or penalties when not committing to the employment of Bahrainis, unlike censorship.
Member Eagles Boubchit saw that the education profession is considered one of the highest professions, as it is the primary column for building societies by raising generations on correct and sound foundations to prepare them towards university education and help them to continue their career.
However, there is an urgent need to allocate Bahraini citizens to teach some subjects that have a special character for Bahraini society, such as social materials, citizenship, and history.
Member d. Ibtisam Al -Dalal on how to enhance Bahraini opportunities so that the first option in employment in private national schools becomes, while he sees that one of the reasons for the frequency in the employment of Bahrainis is their tendency to work in the government sector, which may lead to submitting their resignations in the middle of the school year, leaving school administrations in a dilemma to search for an alternative to complete the curricula.
To address this problem, she indicated the importance of amending the labor law to extend the period of notification to four months, as it is permissible that this procedure is many obstacles to employment, which enhances the position of Bahraini as a preferred option in this field.
For his part, the Minister of Affairs of the Shura Council and Representatives Ghanem Al -Buainain explained that the government sees a review of the draft law, and the general reason is the text, and it may be misunderstood in the future in a way that harms Bahrain in general, and the educational process in particular.
The First Vice -President of the Shura Council, Jamal Fakhro, said: “The constitution of the Kingdom of Bahrain provides for giving priority to the employment of Bahrainis, and that the civil service decisions and the Ministry of Labor support this trend,” explaining that the draft law alone will not make a tangible change unless there is a real will from the relevant authorities, whether in the private or public sector.
In this context, he emphasized that all teachers in Bahrain during the eighties were either high school graduates, or university graduates without specialization in education.
However, they were sent to obtain a Bachelor’s degree, and no teacher has hesitated to obtain this certificate; Due to the existence of a clear political and educational will aimed at qualifying teachers and their specialization in their field.
Member Ahmed Al -Areed agreed with him by emphasizing the importance of training, and member Ali Al -Aradi said that the draft law is nothing more than a security, unless this priority is adhered to, and he asked to return the report to the committee for more study.
