Gulf Air Group Holding reviews strategy

MANAMA: Gulf Air Group Holding’s strategy to enhance the aviation industry’s contribution to the national economy was among a range of issues discussed at the board meeting chaired by Transportation and Telecommunications Minister Kamal Ahmed, who is also chairman of the group.

The minister also presided over the board meetings of Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) and Gulf Aviation Academy, which are subsidiaries of Gulf Air Group Holding.

The board also reviewed latest commercial developments, including contracts related to the operation of outlets at the new passenger terminal building, and capital investments related to Bahrain International Airport’s infrastructure, which form an integral part of BAC’s strategy to provide modern commercial services on par with best airports in the world.

In addition, the board reviewed the business continuity management programme, which is being organised by BAC in partnership with Munich International Airport Consultancy Company as part of ongoing efforts to enhance BIA’s business continuity and ICT disaster recovery capabilities.

In attendance were BFG International Group president Dr Samer Al Jishi, Mumtalakat vice-president of investments Raed Abdulla Fakhri, Ithmaar Bank deputy chief executive Abdul Hakeem Al Mutawa; general co-rdinator of projects and strategic planning in the Office of the First Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Fahad bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa, Investcorp co-chief executive Rishi Kapoor; JP Morgan Bahrain senior country officer Ali Moosa; and senior officials.

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