H.E. Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of
Gulf Air
‘s Board of Directors, commented: “When
Gulf Air
first commenced its strategic restructuring, we committed to ensuring greater transparency in the airline’s operations and to empowering every member of the
Gulf Air
family to voice their concerns, positive suggestions and feedback. Today I’m pleased to announce that we are delivering on that promise. We are committed to cultivating a positive work environment and building a culture of integrity and ethical decision-making that extends the airline executive management team’s open door policy and provides a new level of support for each member of the national carrier’s workforce.”

Appointing NAVEX Global, a leading provider of case management services, the comprehensive and confidential reporting tool “EthicsPoint” is being rolled out across the organization to assist in identifying and addressing any organizational misconduct by empowering
Gulf Air
employees to report any violation of policies or standards, concerns or positive suggestions and feedback. All cases submitted to EthicsPoint will be delivered to impartial parties in
Gulf Air
‘s Audit Committee and Board of Directors for investigation and appropriate action.

Gulf Air
‘s 2013 strategic restructuring strategy delivered positive financial and operational results putting the national carrier firmly on-track towards achieving long-term commercial sustainability and strengthening its position as a key national infrastructure asset that provides business links which are important for the Kingdom of Bahrain’s wider economic development.

EthicsPoint is committed to defining best practices for integrated Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC). Serving over 2,000 active clients and over eleven million stakeholders worldwide, EthicsPoint has created an effective reporting system that is instrumental in managing enterprise risk. The EthicsPoint Reporting System provides individuals at all levels in the organization with the appropriate tools and information for reporting, investigating, and resolving issues in a timely, cost-efficient manner.

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About Gulf Air

Gulf Air
, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, commenced operations in 1950, becoming one of the first commercial airlines established in the Middle East. Today,
Gulf Air
is a major international carrier serving 38 cities in 23 countries spanning three continents. The airline operates one of the largest networks in the Middle East, with double daily flights to over 10 regional cities, from its hub at Bahrain International Airport.
Gulf Air
serves all its destinations with a combination wide and narrow body fleet totaling 26 modern aircraft. Renowned for its traditional Arabian hospitality, evidenced by the airline’s signature family and business friendly products,
Gulf Air
is committed to being an industry leader and developing products and services that reflect the evolving needs and aspirations of its passengers.

Gulf Air
connects Bahrain to the world and, as such, is a key national infrastructure asset, serving as a powerful driver for the economy and supporting the Kingdom’s on-going economic growth.

Gulf Air
was the Official Airline and Sponsor of the
Gulf Air
Bahrain Grand Prix 2014 and the Bahrain International Airshow 2014.

For media enquiries, please contact:
Azza Mubarak Matar
Manager Communications
Gulf Air
Tel: +973 17338765 / +973 39652012
Email: Azza.Matar@gulfair.com

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