Mmanama: Bahrain Civil Aviation Affairs (BCAA) and the Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies (GCAS) signed a memorandum of understanding at the Bahrain International Air Show on Saturday.
Building on the already close relationships and complementary growth that the Gulf region's states have adopted towards taking an increasingly global role in the aviation business, the MoU represents that spirit of co-operation and knowledge-sharing that will underpin any future success for the region's aviation industry, BCAA said in a statement.
Established to provide the Gulf and Middle East with a centre of excellence for aviation industry training, GCAS a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Airports Company is fully endorsed by the General Civil Aviation Authority of the UAE and the International Civil Aviation Organisation.
It has also developed working relationships with world-leading aviation training organisations.
Growth
The aviation industry in the Middle East, and the Gulf region in particular, is growing at an unprecedented rate.
GCAS will ensure that the need for continuous training and development of specialised human resources is met, so as to provide structured growth for the aviation sector in the region.
Ahmad Nemat Ali Abdul Rahim, assistant undersecretary for Aviation Services, Bahrain Civil Aviation Affairs, stated: "Human resources are a critical element in the significant developments being realised across the aviation sector, in the region. This will enable the industry to grow and further serve the growing economies in the Gulf region.
"Thanks to the wise leadership of the government, we enjoy a close relationship and cooperation between our two countries in all areas, and in relation to civil aviation in particular.
Ahmad Al Haddabi, the senior vice president of Airports Operations ADAC, added: "GCAS recognises that this MoU represents a great opportunity to be working with the Kingdom of Bahrain's civil aviation entities and so further strengthen and commit to serving the growing educational, training, research and development needs of the region's aviation industry and its related activities.
"By partnering with key international organisations and soon to be offering unique training capabilities at Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu Dhabi city, GCAS is confident it has the right model and relevant training curriculum to help shape and develop the next generation of airport, airline and aviation leaders."
