Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain - 01 September 2015

Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, in collaboration with the airline's Saudi Arabia General Sales Agent, Al Tayyar Travel and Tourism Group recently opened a new, dedicated sales office in Al Madina Al Munawarah - serving the western province. The official opening ceremony was attended by Gulf Air Country Manager to Al Madina Al Munawarah Mr. Zubair Ahmed Muhammed, Al Tayyar Travel and Tourism Group's Executive Vice President of the western region Mr. Saeed Alfreeh and a number of representatives from both companies.

During the opening ceremony Mr. Muhammed praised the fruitful partnership and cooperation between Gulf Air and Al Tayyar Travel and Tourism Group adding that the opening of this new dedicated sales office for Gulf Air is part of the airline's ongoing expansion strategy and business plan within Saudi Arabia and their mission to provide quality, exemplary customer service as it strives to enhance its competitive position in the aviation market, which is, to date, witnessing significant growth in passenger traffic across the airline's Saudi Arabia destinations.

Gulf Air's dedicated sales office in Al Madina Al Munawarah can be found in Sultana Center, Abubaker Al Siddiq Street (Sultana Street) and can be reached at (014) 815 3255 or (014) 815 3127.

Gulf Air operates 4 direct weekly flights to/from Al Madina Al Munawarah and direct multiple daily flights between Bahrain and all of: Dammam, Jeddah and Riyadh. Most recently, the national carrier commenced direct operations to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ, Gassim) and Ta'if Regional Airport (TIF, Taif) in January 2015 with 4 flights per week to each destination. Gulf Air flights can be booked online at gulfair.com or by calling the airline's 24 hour Worldwide Contact Centre on (+973) 17373737, or through any Gulf Air sales office and approved travel agencies.

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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 43 cities in 24 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 totalling 28 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 Title Sponsor of the 2015 FORMULA 1 GULF AIR BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX and will be the Official Airline of the Bahrain International Airshow 2016.

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

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