APM Terminals Bahrain, operator of Khalifa Bin Salman Port, has launched the “MARSA” Internship Programme under the slogan “Lifting Ambitions”. The initiative reinforces a clear focus on developing Bahraini talent and supporting the Kingdom’s ambition to build a highly skilled national workforce.
Designed for Bahraini university students and recent graduates, the programme combines practical experience with the professional and technical skills needed for a changing labour market. Participants gain hands-on exposure across a range of functions, helping bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world application.
Aligned with Bahrain Economic Vision 2030, MARSA offers structured opportunities to build workplace capabilities while gaining insight into the port and logistics sector. The experience is grounded in everyday operations, enabling participants to strengthen core skills and build confidence in a dynamic environment.
Applications are open to Bahraini nationals aged 18 to 30, including final-year students and graduates from all disciplines. The programme supports career readiness through meaningful work experience and close engagement with industry professionals.
Matthew Luckhurst, Managing Director of APM Terminals Bahrain, emphasised the significance of the initiative, stating: “The Marsa Internship Program is a direct investment in the next generation of leaders and a commitment we take seriously. We give interns real exposure, not just observation: the chance to build skills, sharpen judgment, and find the confidence to shape their careers. In return, they bring fresh energy and perspective to APM Terminals Bahrain’s broader mission”.
Rahim Abbas, Head of People Function, reinforced this commitment, noting: “At APM Terminals Bahrain, investing in people isn’t a talking point it’s a commitment we act on. MARSA Internship Program gives young Bahraini professionals real opportunity: hands-on experience, genuine mentorship, and the space to grow into who they’re capable of becoming. Every intern we develop today strengthens the culture of excellence and collaboration that defines Bahrain’s future”.
Through MARSA, continued investment in the next generation of Bahraini professionals strengthens the local talent pipeline and supports Bahrain’s role as a leading regional logistics and maritime hub.
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