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Wednesday, December 2 - 2009

Gulf Air scores a winning card with CrediMax

Gulf Air and CrediMax have come together to launch a novel 'Corporate Card' exclusively designed for Gulf Air senior staff for official transactions.

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  • Mr. Isamail Karimi (second from right) shaking hands with Mr. Mohammed Malik (second from left) after signing the agreement in the presence of Gulf Air Acting President and Chief Executive Bjorn Naf (extreme right) and Credimax Head of Business Development Nader AlSoufi (extreme left).
    Mr. Isamail Karimi (second from right) shaking hands with Mr. Mohammed Malik (second from left) after signing the agreement in the presence of Gulf Air Acting President and Chief Executive Bjorn Naf (extreme right) and Credimax Head of Business Development Nader AlSoufi (extreme left).
In a brief ceremony held at Gulf Air Headquarters in Muharraq 01 October 07, Gulf Air Executive Vice President Finance and Administration Mr. Ismail Karimi and CrediMax Acting Chief Executive Mr. Mohammed Malik signed an agreement to this effect.

"We are glad to tie up with CrediMax to provide exclusive "Corporate Card" for our senior staff, who perform duty-related travel very often, meet with trade partners and customers and, carry out various other company-related businesses," says Mr. Karimi.

"The card will greatly reduce our paper-work and time in terms of preparing manual vouchers for travel advance, settlement claims, etc, thereby improving our operational efficiency."

The Corporate Card can be used by Gulf Air senior staff members for all official transactions, which will be settled by the company directly with CrediMax.

"CrediMax is proud to associate with Gulf Air the nation's flag carrier and one of the largest employers of the Kingdom," says Mr. Mohammed Malik. "The agreement is an auspices beginning of a long-term corporate relationship between Gulf Air and CrediMax."

"As the financial services company in the Kingdom with innovative products and services, our new "Corporate Card" has been developed keeping in mind the specific needs of Gulf Air, offering ease-of-use, convenience and round-the-clock service," concludes Mr. Malik.
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About Gulf Air
Founded in 1950, Gulf Air, owned by the Kingdom of Bahrain 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 40 cities in 26 countries. The fleet comprises 28 aircraft and has the distinct advantage of possessing the strongest network across the Middle East.

A new strategy to create a platform for sustained commercial operation has been put in place as part of a two-phased turnaround programme announced in April 2007 by the airline's new management.

Gulf Air's onboard service caters high quality products and services, including the innovative, unique and award winning Sky Chefs and Sky Nannies.

Some of the notable recognition include:
Best Onboard Catering in First Class 2007 (Sky Trax Awards)
Best Onboard Catering in First Class 2006 (Sky Trax Awards)
Best Onboard Catering in Business Class 2006 (Sky Trax Awards)
Best Business Airline 2006 (British Travel Awards)
Best Onboard Service 2006 (Gold) (Mercury Awards)
Best Onboard Catering in First Class 2005 (Sky Trax Awards)
Best Onboard Catering in Business Class 2005(Sky Trax Awards)
Best designed in-flight magazine 2005 (American Creativity Awards)
Middle East Leading First Class Airline 2005 (World Travel Awards)
World's Leading Airport Lounge 2005 (World Travel Awards)
Middle East region's best airport restaurant for its restaurant in Bahrain International Airport lounge 2005 (PAX International Readership Awards)
Official Airline and Sponsor of the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2008
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