BAC steps up preparations for new terminal launch

Manama, Apr. 28 (BNA): Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) has held a welcoming ceremony to 20 Tahleeq 3 participants, 13 new Hala Bahrain employees, and seven new ICT department Helpdesk team members. The additional recruitment is an important component of the new Passenger Terminal Building launch and reflects BAC’s continued commitment to Bahrainisation. In attendance were BAC Chief Executive Officer, Mohamed Yousef Al Binfalah, Vice President of Human Resource and Administration, Hind Mahmood, Vice President of ICT, Najwa Abdulrahim and other BAC management team members. Tahleeq 3 is the biggest capacity building intake in the training series to date. Participants will work within different BAC departments, including ICT, Development and Technical, Commercial and Marketing and Human Resources gaining theoretical knowledge and practical experience. After completing the four-year training programme, graduates will join BAC as full-time employees, working in specialised fields that support the development of the Kingdom’s aviation sector. Hala Bahrain’s new junior agents will play important roles at the new Passenger Terminal Building, ensuring that the increased number of passengers expected enjoy a welcoming, stress-free, and convenient airport experience. They will provide a range of services, including meet & greet , concierge, lounge management, transportation, and more, which reflect the warm hospitality the Kingdom is known for. Meanwhile, the new ICT team members will the first line of response through the help desk and will provide vital technical support to ensure BAC’s systems work efficiently and effectively. Al Binfalah said: "We look forward to working with our new team members in the lead up to the official launch of the Passenger Terminal Building later this year. Having the right people in place is essential to achieve the Airport Modernisation Programme’s (AMP) objectives of building capacity and transforming the overall airport experience and increasing the aviation sector’s contribution to the local economy. BAC remains committed to developing its talent pool and training young Bahrainis to assume leadership roles in specialised aviation fields. Hala Bahrain’s hospitality and support services are key pillars in defining the new Passenger Terminal customer experience, and its team members will play a major part in ensuring the Kingdom’s gateway stands out among the world’s leading airports." He added: "Over the past five years, the Tahleeq programme has grown from strength to strength. Working alongside the AMP’s international consultants, contractors and suppliers of various equipment and systems enables participants to gain the required expertise to work in various disciplines within the aviation sector. The new batch will also be able to learn from the experience of the programme’s first graduates, who are now working as full-time BAC team members." The AMP is a milestone in the Kingdom’s aviation history and the Tahleeq programme is closely linked with its development. The 20 participants from the first batch graduated in 2018, and are now playing important roles within the AMP. The second batch of 20, who joined in 2017, are continuing to develop their skills while making contributions to the AMP’s progress.