Bahrain Polytechnic, BAS sign MoU

Bahrain Polytechnic signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Bahrain Airport Services (BAS) on the Polytechnic campus recently.

Fourth and final year students will have the opportunity to gain practical training and gain expertise in the field of ICT and logistics, and will have the opportunity.

Signing this agreement is a big step towards meeting the needs of labour market and bridging the gap between Bahrainis and specialised skills. It also contributes by combining education with practical work as part of government action plan 2015-18 and Bahrain 2030 Vision.

The Polytechnic and BAS will collaborate together to conduct research projects in the field of aviation services and to increase Bahrainization within the sector.

Acting CEO of Bahrain Polytechnic, Dr. Mohamed Al Aseeri, said: “We are happy to sign this memorandum with BAS, which we
consider as a strategic partner of the Polytechnic. Signing such an agreement will help pave the way to meet our strategic goals 2015-19.
Bahrain Polytechnic aims at developing its relationships with other organisations to reach its goals, and in turn serve the Kingdom of Bahrain.”

CEO of BAS, Abdulla Abokhamseen, said: “This memorandum is a blessed beginning for a strategic cooperation between Bahrain Airport Services and Bahrain Polytechnic where this cooperation will result in attracting many Polytechnic graduates within various departments in BAS.