Al Mashreq

What Al Mashreq does

Al Mashreq Training is a Bahrain-headquartered, privately held professional training provider established in 2000, delivering accredited vocational and occupational safety courses across the Kingdom of Bahrain and the broader GCC. The company's core offering is a catalog of more than 20 accredited training programs delivered through instructor-led classroom instruction (Seef headquarters and Askar Technical Branch), virtual learning, and e-learning, spanning occupational health and safety (NEBOSH, IOSH, Highfield), plant operations (NPORS, OPITO Gas Testing), radiation protection under Bahrain Law No. 7 of 2022, technical trades (scaffold training, heavy vehicle driving, Bahrain Wiring Regulation), defensive driving (RoSPA), renewable energy (NOCN Solar PV), and professional qualifications in procurement (CIPS) and insurance (CII). It holds the first NEBOSH Gold Learning Partner status in Bahrain (second in the GCC, awarded February 2020) and the BQA 'Outstanding' rating from Bahrain's Education & Training Quality Authority (2025), supported by an ISO 9001 quality management system.

The business monetizes through one-time course fees and examination/assessment charges ranging from 60 BHD (entry-level First Aid) to 4,500 BHD (CIPS Diploma in Procurement and Supply), supplemented by Safety Consultancy Services and customizable Skill Testing Solutions for hiring and promotion assessments. The go-to-market combines enterprise field sales to corporate clients (with named relationships spanning BAPCO Energies, Aramco, GPIC, BMMI, NASS, and SULB), public course enrollment for individual learners via the website and Smart Course Advisor tool, and a Tamkeen-sponsored subsidized channel for Bahraini job seekers. Customers are segmented across four groups — corporate organizations (primary), individual learners, job seekers, and health & safety professionals — served through a sales-led horizontal model.

At 11-50 employees, the company has cumulatively trained over 40,000 learners since inception. Its 2025 strategic positioning has emphasized ecosystem participation through the Nasser Scientific and Technical Center 'Hub Training' initiative (11 institutes aligned to Bahrain Economic Vision 2030), formal MoUs (Bahrain Chemical Association, 2023), and CEO-level enterprise engagement (GPIC, 2024), while broadening into renewable energy, procurement, and insurance verticals.

Name

Al Mashreq

Legal name

Al Mashreq Training

Website

https://almashreqbh.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Al Mashreq Training is a Bahrain-based private training provider, founded in 2000, delivering accredited occupational safety, technical, and professional certification courses (NEBOSH, IOSH, CIPS, CII, NOCN, RoSPA) to corporate clients, individual learners, and job seekers across Bahrain and the GCC.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional and Vocational Training Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

General Occupational Safety & OSHA Compliance (EDABAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Quality Management Systems (QMS) & ISO Training (ISO 9001/IATF/AS9100) (EDABAKAD), Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC) (EDANAIAM), Safety, Compliance & Regulatory (OSHA/HSE/GxP) Certifications (EDAAANAJ), Audit, Inspection & Quality Compliance (Internal Auditing, CAPA) (EDABAKAN)

Keywords

• Professional training services
• Occupational health safety
• Vocational certification programs
• Corporate workforce development
• Accredited safety qualifications

Headquarters

HQ city

Manama

HQ country

Bahrain

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Course Fees: One-time fees charged for training courses ranging from short workshops to extended diploma programs. Fees vary by course duration, accreditation level, and certification type. Courses are priced individually with registration fees separate from course fees.
2. Professional Training Services: Comprehensive training programs delivered to corporate clients with customized content for organizational needs. Includes safety consultancy and skill testing services.
3. Examination and Assessment Fees: Additional charges for assessments, exam resets, and certification processing as part of accredited qualification programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Al Mashreq is a Bahrain-based professional training institute that delivers accredited vocational and professional certification programs across occupational health and safety, procurement, insurance, solar energy, plant operations, radiation protection, and industrial/technical skills. Courses are delivered through classroom, virtual, and e-learning modalities and culminate in internationally recognized qualifications from awarding bodies such as NEBOSH, IOSH, CIPS, CII, NOCN, NPORS, RoSPA, Highfield, and OPITO. The company also provides safety consultancy and customizable skill testing services to corporate clients.

Product overview

Al Mashreq Training is a Bahrain-based training institute established in 2000 offering a comprehensive portfolio of professional training programs across multiple disciplines. The company provides accredited courses through international awarding bodies including NEBOSH, IOSH, CIPS, CII, NOCN, NPORS, RoSPA, Highfield, and Medic, as well as proprietary programs. The core offerings include occupational health and safety qualifications (NEBOSH, IOSH), professional certifications in procurement (CIPS) and insurance (CII), technical skills training such as scaffold training, radiation protection, and solar energy courses, and safety consultancy and skill testing services. Programs are delivered through classroom, virtual, and blended learning formats, with accreditation from BQA as an Outstanding-rated training center.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NEBOSH Training Courses International occupational health and safety qualifications from NEBOSH, including NEBOSH International General Certificate, Health and Safety at Work Award, Environmental Management Certificate, Fire Safety Certificate, Process Safety Management Certificate, Environmental Awareness at Work, Incident Investigation, Health and Safety Leadership Excellence, and Level 6 International Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals. Targeted at safety professionals, managers, and corporate workforces pursuing globally recognized HSE credentials.
• IOSH Training Courses Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) qualifications covering IOSH Working Safely, IOSH Managing Safely, IOSH Leading Safely, and Leading Sustainably. Aimed at employees, supervisors, and senior leaders who need entry-level to executive-level safety credentials.
• CIPS Procurement Courses Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) qualifications, including Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations, Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations, and Diploma in Procurement and Supply. Targeted at procurement and supply chain professionals seeking internationally recognized credentials.
• CII Insurance Courses Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) Level 3 Certificate in Insurance covering underwriting and claims handling, designed for insurance professionals seeking recognized industry qualifications.
• NOCN Solar Energy Courses NOCN renewable energy qualifications, including Level 3 Award for Solar PV Installer and Operator and Level 5 Certificate for Certified Solar Photovoltaic Practitioner. Targeted at technicians and practitioners pursuing credentials in solar PV installation.
• NPORS Plant Operations Courses National Plant Operators Registration Scheme (NPORS) training covering Rigging and Fleeting Loads and Industrial Counterbalanced Lift Truck operation, aimed at plant operators and industrial workforce trainees.
• RoSPA Defensive Driving Courses Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Level 2 International Award in Defensive Driving and Level 2 Award in Defensive Driving Development, designed for professional drivers and fleet operators.
• Radiation Protection Training Licensing preparation courses for Radiation Protection Officers (Categories A and B) and Radiation Workers (Categories A and B) under Bahrain's radiation safety regulations, targeted at industrial and medical radiation-handling personnel.
• MEDIC First Aid Training MEDIC First Aid, CPR and AED certification course for occupational first aid providers, meeting OSHA requirements and aimed at workplace first aid responders.
• Gas Testing Training (OPITO) Gas testing and OPITO Authorised Gas Tester certification for monitoring oxygen levels, flammable gases, and toxic gases in hazardous environments, aimed at personnel working in confined spaces and hazardous-area industries.
• Highfield Fire Safety Courses HABC-accredited Highfield fire safety qualifications at Level 1 International Award in Fire Safety and Level 2 Award in Fire Safety, plus Level 2 Award in the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health, designed for workplace fire safety awareness roles.
• Heavy Vehicle Driving Course Practical driving techniques training for heavy vehicle drivers leading to a heavy vehicle driving license from the General Directorate of Traffic in Bahrain, targeted at vocational drivers and job seekers pursuing a commercial driving license.
• Bahrain Wiring Regulation (Wireman) Training Electrical wiring installation program covering Bahrain regulations, electrical circuits, and testing, preparing candidates for the Wireman license. Targeted at electricians and tradespeople seeking government-recognized licensing.
• Scaffold Training Courses Scaffold User, Scaffold Builder, and Scaffold Inspection courses aligned with OSHA regulations, targeted at construction and industrial personnel requiring scaffold competency certification.
• Lab Safety Training Laboratory safety workshop covering OSHA Laboratory Standard, chemical safety, emergency response, and safety program planning, aimed at laboratory personnel and supervisors.
• HAZMAT Handling Training Hazardous materials handling, storage, and transportation training including CBRN hazard response and mitigation strategies, targeted at personnel handling hazardous materials in industrial, transport, or emergency response settings.
• Industrial Hygiene Training One-day course covering recognition, evaluation, and control of workplace hazards including chemicals, noise, radiation, and ergonomic stressors, designed for occupational health and safety practitioners.
• Emergency Response & Crisis Management Training

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 40,000 learners trained in Bahrain and GCC since 2000

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Nasser Scientific and Technical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025Al Mashreq Training participated in the 'Hub Training' initiative launched by Nasser Scientific and Technical Center, which brings together 11 leading training institutes under one umbrella to deliver international qualifications and advanced professional programs aligned with Bahrain Economic Vision 2030. The initiative focuses on unifying training efforts, promoting flexible learning pathways, and integrating technologies like AI and VR in training delivery.
• Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 January 2024CEO-level liaison between Al Mashreq Training and GPIC leadership including CEO Yasser A.Rahim Alabbasi, focusing on supporting local Bahraini companies and workforce development in the petrochemical sector.
• Bahrain Chemical Association (جمعية الكيميائيين البحرينية)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 August 2023Signed MoU to enhance cooperation in organizing training courses, conferences, and scientific events for members working in chemistry and related fields. The partnership aims to develop skills and capabilities of chemistry professionals in Bahrain.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Arabian Society for Training and Industrial Services (ASTI): Saudi Arabia-based training and industrial services provider delivering NEBOSH, IOSH, and other HSE qualifications across the Gulf. Closest regional direct peer in accreditation set, course catalog, and target market to Al Mashreq.
• Falck Safety Services: Global safety services provider with significant Gulf-region footprint delivering OPITO, NEBOSH, and industrial safety training. Comparable in target market (oil & gas HSE) and accreditation portfolio to Al Mashreq's safety training business.
• Survival Systems Limited: UK-headquartered with Gulf operations, specializing in offshore and industrial safety training including HUET, firefighting, and gas testing. Comparable in oil & gas safety training, OPITO-aligned programs, and gas testing to Al Mashreq's industrial safety portfolio.

Direct peers

• British Safety Council: UK-headquartered international safety, health, and environmental training organization offering NEBOSH, IOSH, and other accredited qualifications with a global delivery network. Direct competitor to Al Mashreq in internationally accredited safety training.
• St. John Ambulance: International first aid and emergency response training organization operating in the Gulf region, including Bahrain. Direct competitor to Al Mashreq's MEDIC First Aid, CPR/AED, and emergency response course portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• TÜV Rheinland: Global testing and certification body with an extensive training portfolio spanning ISO management systems, safety, and technical qualifications. Comparable in audit/ISO training and global professional certification delivery to Al Mashreq.
• Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA): UK-based established safety charity that both awards qualifications (e.g., RoSPA defensive driving — which Al Mashreq delivers against) and runs its own training programs. Functions as both ecosystem partner and indirect competitor in safety qualifications.
• SGS Academy: Global testing, inspection, and certification company's training arm offering ISO lead auditor, safety, and professional development courses. Overlaps with Al Mashreq's ISO 45001/14001 lead auditor and quality management training offerings.
• BSI Group: International standards and certification company offering ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, and management system training globally. Directly overlaps with Al Mashreq's ISO lead auditor course portfolio and enterprise quality training.
• National Safety Council (NSC): US-based nonprofit safety organization offering occupational safety training, certifications, and defensive driving courses. Comparable in defensive driving (RoSPA-equivalent) and workplace safety training to Al Mashreq.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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