A highly qualified professional Awith almost 40 years of experience in the aviation field across different divisions, Capt. Waleed Abdulhameed AlAlawi began his journey in aviation in the 1980s to fulfill a childhood dream.

This remarkable journey began as a training captain for Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain,
and after a successful career across the Bahrain aviation landscape led him to the top of the Gulf Airorganization, leading the airline during this critical period in the history of aviation.

Capt. Waleed has a wealth of experience in the business side of the industry combined with a strong operational
experience: A highly reputable øying history with over 16,000 hours across the globe in different types of aircrafts.

In addition, he is involved in high level senior government projects and supports the Kingdom of Bahrain and different major government entities, along with engagements with regional and international government bodies.

These activities complement his skills in leading a largescale dynamic organization with a focus on its human
capital, managing business strategies, and revenue generation whilst keeping costs low and maintaining a robust relationship with key partners.