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Al Kooheji appointed Deputy Chairman of Gulf Air Board of Directors

Mahmood Hashem Al Kooheji the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company (Mumtalakat) has been appointed as Deputy Chairman of the Gulf Air Board of Directors.

In addition, Jawad Habib Jawad has been appointed as a new member of the board. The board also includes two other members from Bahrain, Khalid Omar Al Rumaihi and Michael Wette representing the Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Co. Gulf Air Board of Directors consists of eight members split equally between the Sultanate of Oman and the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Mr. Al Kooheji, stated on this occasion "On behalf of myself and other board members who represent the Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Co. it is my honor to extend our deepest gratitude to the wise leadership of the country for the invaluable trust has been awarded to us by this appointment, and promised to strive hard to achieve our Kingdom's aspirations"

He added "I am also grateful and thankful to Mr. Abdul Aziz Jassim Kanoo for his hard work and effort during his tenure as the chairman of the board. I also welcome Mr. Jawad Habib Jawad as a new member to the Gulf Air Board, our national carrier will highly benefit from his well established experience in the fields of accounting and consultancy."
Mahmood Hashem Al Kooheji the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company (Mumtalakat) 
Mahmood Hashem Al Kooheji the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company (Mumtalakat)
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About Gulf Air
Founded in 1950, Gulf Air, owned by the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Sultanate of Oman, is the only truly Pan Gulf carrier in the Middle East region.

The regional, geographic and cultural values that the airline has embraced over more than half a century are still central to defining its brand and service ethos.

Today the airline's network stretches from Europe to Asia and covers 50 cities in 30 countries. The fleet comprises 34 aircraft and has the distinct advantage of possessing the strongest network across the Middle East.

A platform for sustained commercial operation has been established over the past three years as part of a multi-phased turnaround programme. It has also provided a framework for a succession of innovative products and services including the unique Sky Chefs and Sky Nannies that form part of Gulf Air's 'smart airline, successful business' vision.

International recognition has been achieved as a result of the turnaround programme leading to numerous awards for the airline's innovative and high quality products and services: These include:
• Best Onboard Catering in First and Business Class (Skytrax World Airline Catering Awards 2005)
• Best designed in-flight magazine (American Creativity Awards,2005)
• Middle East Leading First Class Airline (World Travel Awards 2005)
• World's Leading Airport Lounge (World Travel Awards 2005)
• Middle East & North African Platinum Best Airline (MENA Travel Awards 2004
• Most Improved Airline (Skytrax Awards 2004)
• Middle East First Class Airline (Arabian Business Awards)
• Best new product launch for in-flight services (PAX international Readership Awards)
• Best First Class Onboard Food (Skytrax Food Category 2004)
• Best Business Class Check-in (Skytrax Check-in Category 2004)
• Middle East region's best airport restaurant for its restaurant in Bahrain International Airport lounge (PAX International Readership Awards 2005)
Official Airline and Sponsor of the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2007

For further information please contact:
GULF AIR PRESS OFFICE
T: +973 17 338821
F: +973 17 338207

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