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Gulf Air names new directors

ManamaGulf Air yesterday announced the appointment of its new members to the board, chaired by Zayed bin Rashid Al Zayani, the Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism. 

The newly appointed board members are: Shaikh Mohammed bin Essa Al Khalifa, Dr Dawood Nassif Dawood, Jameel Ali Al Matrook, Essa Mohamed Najibi, Jean-Christophe Durand and Jassim Hassan Abdelaal. Gulf Air’s 7-member board serve a 3-year term. 

Speaking on the new appointments, Al Zayani, said: “Going forward, Gulf Air’s new Board of Directors who collectively represent Bahraini professionals and highly experienced business leaders will, I am sure, contribute much to realising our national carrier’s key goals.”

Gulf Air’s new incoming fleet comprises 10 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, 17 Airbus A321 NEO and 12 Airbus A320 NEO aircraft with deliveries commencing from Q2 2018.