Ahmed Alnemah

Ahmed Alnemah

With over 40 years of dedicated experience in the aviation industry, He have contributed in his capacity to manage and transform the aviation industry in Bahrain including the safety, security, and economic regulations involved in the industry.

He currently works as the Advisor for IOTC Aviation Sector which is responsible for managing aviation projects around the region and recommending the best civil aviation practices to several clients, in compliance with international standards and requirements. In addition, he is currently on the board of the Bahrain International Airshow since 2010, where I managed high-level delegates, airlines and visitors to the Airshow, and signed and closed deals with several aviation companies to develop the Bahrain aviation network.

Throughout his extensive career and diverse experience in the aviation industry, a wealth of knowledge, leadership expertise, and a proven track record driving operational excellence were acquired. Among the previous positions held in this industry is serving as the Assistant/Undersecretary of the Civil Aviation Affairs (Bahrain’s aviation regulator), during which was responsible for the development of the aviation sector in Bahrain, reporting directly to HE the Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications. Among achievements include developing and implementing the Open Skies policies for Bahrain, while securing the interest for the national carrier, Gulf Air, in the international markets through bilateral negotiations, and serving as the Head of the Bahraini Delegation at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) General Assembly in Montreal, Canada.

He has also served as the Chairman of the Executive Committee at Bahrain Aviation Academy, which was responsible for overseeing the company’s activities and financial performance, approving the company’s projects and budgets, and promoting aircraft simulation training in the region and internationally. Moreover, he has served as the Chairman of the Transportation and Logistics Committee at Bahrain Chamber of Commerce, which was responsible for the development of the Transportation and Logistics sector in Bahrain, facilitated rules and regulations to develop the sector. Prior to these positions, I worked as an Air Traffic Controller for 11 years in Civil Aviation Affairs.

His educational background includes a BSc degree in Business Administration from the University of Bahrain, two diplomas in Area Radar and Approach Radar from Bailbrook College (UK), and a diploma in Air Traffic Control from Qatar Aeronautical College. Furthermore, attended numerous courses organized by the by International Air Transport Association (IATA) & International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), including Air Transport Economics, Aviation Law, Aviation Safety and Security, etc.