Aspiring Bahraini hospitality leader Issa Al Kuwari is set to have his four-year degree in the sector fully funded by one of the kingdom’s leading five-star hotels.
The InterContinental Bahrain recently announced its full sponsorship of the Bahraini national’s bachelor’s degree in international hotel management at Vatel Business School Bahrain, as part of IHG Hotels and Resorts’ global ‘Journey to Tomorrow’ initiative. The four-year scholarship, covering all tuition fees until October 2029, highlights the hotel’s commitment to developing young Bahraini talent and shaping the kingdom’s future hospitality leaders.
Upon completion of his studies, Mr Al Kuwari will join InterContinental Bahrain to begin his professional career in the hospitality industry. “We are proud to support Issa’s educational journey and to play a part in shaping Bahrain’s future hospitality professionals,” Intercontinental Bahrain’s general manager Philipp Economou added.
Mr Al Kuwari, second from left in the front row, with the InterContinental Bahrain and Vatel Bahrain team
“Our sponsorship reflects IHG’s global purpose of providing ‘True Hospitality for Good’ and our ongoing efforts to empower individuals through education and opportunity.” Mr Al Kuwari expressed his gratitude and added that the scholarship was an opportunity to turn his passion for hospitality into a lifelong career.
Vatel Bahrain general director Shaikh Khaled bin Khalifa Al Khalifa noted that the collaboration reflected the companies’ ‘shared commitment to nurturing Bahraini talent and preparing the next generation of hospitality leaders for a successful global career.’
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