MTT organises Aviation Security Workshop

Manama, Oct. 18 (BNA): In collaboration with the American Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications (MTT)'s Civil Aviation Affairs had organised and successfully ran a 5-day workshop on enhancing Aviation Security against unlawful interference. Held at the Gulf Aviation Academy, the workshop was conducted for passenger Screener personnel for over 21 trainees from different security agencies involved at the Bahrain International Airport (BIA). The workshop was held as part of the MTT ongoing talent development programme, and was held in collaboration with the Ministry of Interior, to enhance security training and equip BIA employees with necessary knowledge in utilizing the latest technical and monitoring methods in accordance with international and local regulations. The workshop was facilitated with assistance from the Embassy of United States in Manama. At the end of the course, the participants were honoured by Civil Aviation Affairs Assistant-Undersecretary for Airline Security and Safety Affairs at MTT, Hussain Al Shuail, and the Director of the Airport Police Directorate, Col. Abdul Aziz Al-Dosari, along with a number of officials from both authorities.