Gulf Air and Bahrain Airport Company have unveiled a significant investment in their workforce with the launch of a market-benchmarked Compensation & Benefits Framework and an enhanced Medical Insurance Programme. This initiative, announced on 21 February 2026, marks a pivotal step in their human capital transformation, aiming to foster a high-performance culture and align with global standards.

The new Compensation & Benefits Framework introduces a unified grading structure to facilitate career progression and includes performance-linked rewards to enhance accountability. This strategic move is designed to align individual contributions with the companies’ overarching goals. The enhanced Medical Insurance Programme further supports employee wellbeing by offering improved coverage and access to healthcare for employees and their dependants.

Khalid Taqi, Chairman of Gulf Air Group, emphasized the importance of this initiative, stating, “Our transformation begins with our people. This initiative reinforces our long-term commitment to investing in talent and supporting the Bahrain Government Action Plan (2023-2026) in driving sustainable national development.”

Mohamed Matar, Chief People Officer of Gulf Air Group, highlighted the strategic commitment to Bahrainisation, aiming to strengthen the pipeline of Bahraini talent and prepare nationals for leadership roles in the evolving aviation sector.

This announcement is part of a broader agenda to drive meaningful organisational change through a culture of care, performance, and motivation, reinforcing Gulf Air and Bahrain Airport Company’s commitment to sustainable growth and excellence.