GIB donates bus to bahrain Down syndrome society

Bahrain - Sofitel Bahrain leads the development in hospitality

In line with its Corporate Social Responsibility programme 'Wagib " , Gulf International Bank (GIB) recently donated a bus to the Bahrain Down Syndrome Society (BDSS).
GIB CEO Abdulaziz Al Helaissi presented the bus to the Society Chairman Jehad Al Zain in a ceremony held at the society's premises. The vehicle will be used to transport the children from their homes to the centre and back.
BDSS and its Down Syndrome Care Centre provide direct and indirect support to individuals, their parents and their families. It also works towards the development of local services available to individuals in the fields of health, psychology, education and social skills.
Additionally, the society operates an information centre supporting research and studies of issues related to the syndrome. The society finds ways to overcome obstacles in the education, rehabilitation and employment of youth with Down Syndrome.
Sofitel Bahrain leads the development in hospitality
Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa, a luxury resort from Accor group debuting its 5th year in Bahrain. It boasts of 262 rooms facing the Mediterranean sea which reflect cultures of both the native Arabic & French elegance's fusion. Furthermore, the 1st Thalassa facility in the region is one of the main attraction of the hotel. The reorrt intends to further promote tourism in the kingdom through individually tailored hospitality services provided to each and every guests who visits. It makes sure no guest leaves unhappy and always experience the unique blend of the Arabic and French world during their stay whether it is for business or leisure purposes.
As a hotel it contributes to the Bahrainisation move as it provides every Bahraini employed with the hotel with exciting and rewarding privileges .
Financially, the hotel offers almost 20 per cent higher than the basic salary required by the Ministry of Labour for Bahrainis as compared to different hotels in the kingdom. Being a French based company, it broaden the linguistic aptitudes of the staff with English and French basic lessons, internally provided within the property.
Manara showcases its residential and logistics projects in the "Gulf property show"
Manara Developments Company prepares to launch a unique range of properties at the "Gulf property show 2016" at the Bahrain International Exhibition Centre at the end of this month.
Managing director Dr Hasan Al Bastaki said: "Manara's participation as a strategic partner in this real estate event, portrays its commitment to its leading role in the real estate sector, as this exhibition, which according to the organisers achieved growth up to 70 per cent from 2013, is a yearly opportunity for industry players, as well as prospective owners to meet and address the industry's latest developments and trends ".
Sheraton Bahrain Hotel holds team building
A first ever team building event was held recently for Sheraton Bahrain Hotel associates spanning two days. The team building sessions was conducted at Al Bander Resort where 85 associates attended on the first day and 83 associates on the second day.
Activities included painting and blind folded associates building sand castles with only the guidance of verbal communication from their instructor. The teams also had to build boats using only cardboard boxes, plastic sheeting and duct tape and then participated in a rowing race.
The aim of this event was to better understand the importance of communication, planning, strategising, and building good team relationship and at the same time enjoy the outdoor weather.

• MENA