Gulf Air Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Nasser Centre for Science and Technology (NCST) to launch an apprenticeship programme aimed at developing Bahraini technical talent and preparing young nationals for careers in the Kingdom’s aviation sector.
The programme will
provide 40 Bahraini trainees with a structured training pathway combining
accredited academic education with practical, on-the-job experience. It will
run for up to three years, with participants studying at NCST while undertaking
workplace training at Gulf Air Group.
The MoU was signed by
Dr Abdulla bin Naser Al Noaimi, NCST Chief Executive Officer, and Mohamed Mazen
Matar, Gulf Air Group Chief People Officer. It marks the first collaboration
between the two organisations.
Under the agreement,
NCST will deliver the accredited academic curriculum and technical training,
while Gulf Air and Bahrain Airport Company will provide practical workplace
training and supervision. Upon successful completion, participants will receive
international qualifications alongside professional experience in the aviation
industry.
Dr Abdulla r
Al Noaimi said the partnership builds on the Centre’s efforts to establish
strategic relationships with leading national organisations through its
Industrial Partnerships Department. He highlighted the importance of aligning
vocational education and training with labour market requirements and Bahrain’s
economic priorities.
He added that the
programme demonstrates the value of cooperation between educational
institutions and industry in providing specialised training that combines
internationally recognised qualifications with practical experience.
The agreement will
also allow NCST to expand its vocational and technical programmes to include
specialisations directly related to the requirements of the aviation sector.
Mohamed Matar
said: “Developing Bahraini talent and creating meaningful pathways into the
aviation industry remain central to Gulf Air Group’s long-term priorities. This
MoU with Nasser Centre for Science & Technology combines academic learning
with practical experience, enabling young Bahrainis to develop the knowledge
and practical capabilities required to build successful careers in aviation.”
He added: “Investing
in the development of Bahraini talent from the outset also strengthens the
pipeline of qualified national talent able to support future requirements of
the Kingdom’s aviation sector.”
The apprenticeship
programme will equip participants with technical knowledge and workplace
competencies while familiarising them with Gulf Air Group’s operational
standards and technical processes.
The initiative
supports Bahrain’s national workforce development objectives by creating
opportunities for young nationals to gain specialised aviation skills,
internationally recognised qualifications and practical industry experience.
It also reflects Gulf
Air Group’s focus on building a pipeline of qualified Bahraini professionals to
support the future workforce requirements of the Kingdom’s aviation industry. -TradeArabia News Service