Vatel Bahrain signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nepal Academy of Tourism, Hotel and Mountaineering (NATHM) to develop international internship opportunities.
The signing ceremony was attended by Dr Diana Al Jahrami,
Secretary General of the Higher Education Council; Tirtha Raj Wagle, Ambassador
of Nepal to the Kingdom of Bahrain; and Sheikh Khaled bin Khalifa Al Khalifa,
General Director of Vatel Bahrain.
The MoU was signed during an official visit to Vatel Bahrain
by a delegation from NATHM led by Dibya Raj Pokhrel, NATHM’s Executive Director
and Principal.
Tirtha Raj Wagle, Ambassador of Nepal to the Kingdom of
Bahrain, said: “This partnership strengthens Nepal–Bahrain relations by giving
educational institutions an active role in bringing our peoples closer
together. Tourism and hospitality offer valuable opportunities to share our
heritage and deepen mutual understanding. We welcome this MoU as a basis for
further cooperation that draws on both countries’ strengths and builds lasting
cultural and professional ties.”
Sheikh Khaled bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, General Director of
Vatel Bahrain, commented: “Building on the strong relations between Nepal and
Bahrain, our partnership with NATHM reflects a shared commitment to preparing
qualified hospitality professionals. International education goes beyond
academic and professional skills to develop the sound judgement, cultural
understanding and sense of global citizenship needed to succeed in an industry
that connects people across borders. This collaboration also advances our
efforts to position Bahrain as a regional hub for hospitality and tourism
training, serving the Gulf and the wider Middle East.”
Dibya Raj Pokhrel, Executive Director of NATHM, said: “Our
partnership with Vatel Bahrain offers students valuable exposure to the Gulf’s
hospitality sector and a closer understanding of employer and guest
expectations. This experience will help them develop an understanding of
professional responsibilities, performance standards and service quality, while
building relationships that support their long-term career development and
helping them identify career paths aligned with their abilities and ambitions.”
The collaboration provides mutually beneficial opportunities for both students and faculty aimed at exchanging academic expertise and knowledge, while developing joint educational, training and research initiatives, alongside international internship and student exchange opportunities. -TradeArabia News Service
