Manama, May 14 (BNA): Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, welcomed the second batch of candidates for the “Pioneers” program to prepare leaders, which aims to enhance the capabilities of the company’s future leaders. Gulf Air Chief Executive Officer Captain Waleed Al Alawi received the candidates, who currently hold management positions in eight departments.
This program is part of Gulf Air’s leadership succession plan which the airline has embarked on with the Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF) in July 2022. The program focuses on training the national carrier’s highest caliber from various divisions of the company to prepare them for succession. from leadership positions. The main objective of this program is to contribute to the national economy and to train some Bahraini talents in the Kingdom.
After a welcome speech highlighting the importance of the program and its goals, candidates had the opportunity to present their professional backgrounds and major contributions to Gulf Air, and explain why they believe the program is important to the airline’s continued success.
Mr. Al Alawi said, “We are pleased to welcome the second batch of candidates to this program, which plays a crucial role in developing the airline’s future leaders. This year, 22 candidates were enrolled, up from 20 in 2022. This indicates the steady growth of the program.” , and the determination on our end to continue investing in our greatest asset: our talented people. I wish all talented candidates the best of luck with the program, which through a series of workshops and inspiring and guided sessions on market topics and interactive training enables them to become more flexible and adaptable leaders. It is important to note Until our first class, who graduated from this program in January 2023, is now part of our talented group of individuals who are being groomed to step into bigger shoes when the time comes.”
Gulf Air ranks among the highest employers of Bahraini nationals and has a clear career path that allows experienced local talent to rise to well-deserved leadership positions, in line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.
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