Earlier this month, Gulf Air's Graduate Entry Management (GEM) trainees came up with the idea of a donation campaign to support the poor and needy, especially orphans, to celebrate Eid-al-Fitr.
A donation box was kept at the Gulf Air Head quarters and staff members were encouraged to donate by dropping in any amount of money.
In a brief function held today at Gulf Air Head quarters, Acting President and Chief Executive Bjorn Naf donated the contributions to Mr. Khalid Ameen, Executive Director (Human Welfare Committee) of Al-Eslah Society - a well established charity organisation in the Kingdom.
"Ramadan is the holiest time of the Muslim year and is a period when charity to the poor and needy is obligatory before the end of the fasting month," says Mr. Naf.
"I congratulate our young management trainees for coming up with this very good idea and, our staff for their support to this noble cause, in keeping up with the tradition of this faith."
"I am very thankful to Gulf Air staff for this kind gesture," says Mr. Ameen. "Every Dinar from this donation not only goes to make an unfortunate child happy but also fills the donors' heart with contentment during Eid."
The money will be used for purchasing clothes and gifts for the orphan children.
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Gulf Air staff gesture to orphans on the eve of Eid al Fitr
- United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, October 10 - 2007 at 15:31
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Gulf Air staff members have come together to make this Eid brighter for some orphans in the Kingdom by donating money.
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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)
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Posted by Rushika Kheradia, Assistant News EditorWednesday, October 10 - 2007 at 15:31 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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