BAS honours over 160 employees
Held on Thursday, 22 May 2025, at the Movenpick Hotel Bahrain, the event was organized to honor employees who had completed 10 to 35 years of service at the organization, demonstrating exceptional loyalty and professionalism in their work.
The ceremony was attended by BAS Chief Executive Officer, Eng. Mohamed Khalil Ahmed, along with members of BAS's Trade Union representatives.
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