Vatel Bahrain Honored for Advancing Saudi Talent through Apprenticeship Programme

The Ministry of Tourism of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia honored Vatel Bahrain during the graduation ceremony of the Apprenticeship and Secondment Programme held in Riyadh.

The recognition reflects the College’s outstanding role and exceptional contributions in supporting the programme and advancing the development of Saudi talent in the tourism, hospitality, and hotel sectors.

This honor underscores the distinguished position of Vatel Bahrain within the tourism education and training ecosystem, as one of the region’s foremost academic institutions in hospitality and tourism management. It highlights the College’s pivotal role in graduating highly qualified professionals equipped with the skills and knowledge aligned with the evolving needs of the rapidly growing tourism sector, as well as its continued collaboration that strengthens the outcomes of initiatives dedicated to advancing the tourism industry.

The Apprenticeship and Secondment Programme is one of the Ministry’s flagship initiatives, launched under the “Ahluha” strategy to develop human capital in Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector. The programme aims to enhance the capabilities of national talent through on-the-job field training within the tourism industry, thereby improving service quality and boosting the competitiveness of Saudi professionals.

On this occasion, Sheikh Khaled bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, General Director of Vatel Bahrain, stated:
"We are proud to be honored as a key success partner in the Apprenticeship Programme. This recognition crowns our continuous efforts to support the initiative and contributes to enhancing the skills of Saudi talent. We remain committed to investing in human capital as the foundation of the tourism sector’s advancement, and we have always worked to build a holistic educational ecosystem that keeps pace with global developments and provides youth with practical opportunities that strengthen their potential and prepare them for excellence and leadership in the tourism industry."