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Airport Haj passengers increase by 41%
August 16, 2018
Bahrain International Airport (BIA) witnessed a 41 per cent spike in the number passengers traveling to Saudi Arabia for Haj this year, BIA’s operator and managing body, Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) announced.
In total, 5,625 pilgrims will have passed through BIA on their way to the holy city of Mecca by August 15, which marks a significant increase from the 4,000 recorded in 2017. This figure includes 430 Bahrainis who are under 58 licensed local tour operators, and 280 employees from the 231 tourism"...
Bahrain Airport honours staff for completing training course
August 15, 2018
Bahrain Airport Services Company (BAS) recently honoured 13 employees who successfully completed a one-year specialised accounting and tax training course.
On this occasion, Salman Al-Mahmeed, CEO of the BAS, said: 'In the time of commercial changes around the world, the need for qualified cadres in the field of accounting becomes important.' He added that BAS decided to invest in its human capital for long and short-term goals. The most important of these is the qualification of these minds to participate"...
PEI-Genesis Names Kris Haggstrom Senior Director of E-Commerce and EMS
August 15, 2018
PEI-Genesis, a global leader in the design and assembly of custom engineered connectors and cable solutions, has named Kris Haggstrom Senior Director of E-Commerce and Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS), it was announced today by Peter Austin, Corporate Vice President, PEI-Genesis. “As PEI-Genesis has grown into a stronger, larger, global company capable of providing services across all markets, our customers have always considered us to be their connector solutions provider,” said Austin. “We have moved from being known as the fastest custom assembler of connectors, to having the largest available-to-sell connector inventory, to making finished cable assemblies, to providing total custom engineering and design capabilities. With the addition of Kris and his deep background in E-Commerce and EMS, we stand on the horizon of the next step in our exciting evolution.”......
Bahrain Airport Company official elected as ACI committee member
August 14, 2018
Najwa Abdul Rahim, Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) vice president of Information & Communication Technology, was elected to the ACI World Airport IT Standing Committee (WAITSC) following a successful nomination by Bahrain International Airport (BIA).
In this role, she will help to develop recommended practices and standards for airport IT and promote the digitisation of airports across the world. This significant appointment is in recognition of Rahim’s extensive expertise.
Airport Council"...
BAC official elected ACI committee member
August 12, 2018
Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) Vice President of Information & Communication Technology, Najwa Abdul Rahim was elected to the ACI World Airport IT Standing Committee (WAITSC) following a successful nomination by Bahrain International Airport (BIA). In this role, she will help to develop recommended practices and standards for airport IT, and promote the digitisation of airports across the world. This significant appointment is in recognition of Ms Abdul Rahim’s extensive expertise.
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Kuwait Airways launches first flight on Terminal 4 to Bahrain
August 9, 2018
Kuwait Airways yesterday launched its new Terminal Four (T4) in a flight to Bahrain. The flight marked the official operation of T4, which would be fully operational by end of August. The flight carried a high-level Kuwaiti delegation featuring ministers and media representatives, who met with Bahrain’s prime minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa. T4, inaugurated by His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on July 4, is part of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation’s (DGCA) strategy"...
Kuwait Airways launch first flight on Terminal 4 to Bahrain Aug. 8
August 8, 2018
Kuwait Airways will launch its new Terminal Four (T4) on Wednesday morning in a flight to Bahrain.
The Manama-bound flight will mark the official operation of T4, which would be fully operational by end of August.
T4, inaugurated by His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on July 4, is part of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation's (DGCA) strategy to transform Kuwait into a commercial and financial hub in line with the 2035 vision.
The USD 173.2 million new terminal consists"...
KUNA : Kuwait Airport Terminal Four added value to transport services - Bahrain - Transport
August 6, 2018
Bahraini Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications Minister Kamal Mohammad said Sunday Kuwait Airport's Terminal Four (T4) was an added value to air transport in Kuwait.
Kamal made the remarks during a meeting with Kuwait's Ambassador to Bahrain Sheikh Azzam Al-Sabah, and the Bahraini minister congratulated leaders of Kuwait for the operation of T4, due to launch operation in a flight to Manama on Wednesday, official BNA news agency reported.
Kuwait leadership's support for T4 will improve"...
Bahrain Airport Service renews ISO certificate
July 31, 2018
Bahrain Airport Service (BAS) has renewed its ISO 17025 certification, which sets general technical requirements and quality management requirements, covering testing, legal requirements, safety and work environmental requirements, a report said.
Aircraft Engineering and Maintenance Department includes aircraft inspection after arrival at Bahrain International Airport and before taking off, as well as daily detection and repair of faults. The continuous training and modern technology are the most important factors"...
Fakih IVF Fertility Center Launches CSR Initiative to Commemorate the Year of Zayed
July 30, 2018
Fakih IVF Fertility Center, one of the leading Infertility, Gynecology, Obstetrics, Genetics and IVF centers in the GCC region, has announced the launch of its CSR Initiative to commemorate the Year of Zayed, which marks 100 years since the birth of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the Founding Father of the UAE. Fakih IVF Fertility Center’s mission is to continually strive to improve medical protocols and invest in the newest technologies"...
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