A journey of learning and participation.

About Salman Alhooti

Salman Alhooti is an academic researcher and journalist from the Kingdom of Bahrain. His career brings together research, writing, professional experience and participation in cultural and community life.

He holds a Master of Business Administration (Distinction with First-Class Honours) from the University of Technology Bahrain, and a bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems from Applied Science University. His academic path reflects an interest in research, development and building professional capabilities.

He has worked in banking, insurance and education, gaining experience in administration, public relations, human resources and organisational work.

He has delivered talks and seminars at organisations including the Bahrain Small and Medium Enterprises Society, the Bahrain Society for Voluntary Work, the Royal Humanitarian Foundation and the Abdulrahman Kanoo Cultural Center. These engagements have provided opportunities to share ideas and experience on intellectual, social and cultural topics.

He has written for local newspapers including Al Ayam, Al Bilad, Al Watan and Akhbar Al Khaleej, alongside contributions to newspapers outside Bahrain. His interests include political thought, culture, the arts, music and tourism.

He participated in the 2022 parliamentary elections in the second constituency of the Capital Governorate. He was a founding member of the Bahrain Travellers Association and served on its board, as its Secretary and as Chair of its Cultural Tourism Committee.

He founded and leads Youth Initiative Squad Bahrain (YISB). The initiative connects knowledge, youth action and community participation, supporting youth empowerment, developing solutions and collaborative work in line with Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030.

Academic qualifications

Professional experience

1. January 2022 — present

   Alhooti Art Gallery

   General Manager

2. July 2018 — December 2020

   Al Majd Private School

   Director of Support Services and Human Resources

3. January 2013 — June 2018

   Bahrain Development Bank

   Administrative Supervisor in Administrative Affairs, followed by Operations Supervisor and Compliance Operations Supervisor

4. October 2011 — January 2013

   Bahrain National Insurance

   Supervisor of Customer Services and Motor and Travel Insurance Claims

5. April 2011 — June 2011

   Applied Science University

   Field-training intern in the office of the Director of the Centre for Studies, Consultancy and Community Service

6. July 2008 — December 2010

   Granton Tourism and Marketing Services

   Sales and Marketing Manager

7. October 2006 — July 2007

   Aptech Computer Education

   Sales and Marketing Representative and Information Technology Trainer

Languages & interests

Languages

Fluent in Arabic and English: reading, speaking and writing.

Interests

Reading, swimming and exercise, travel and tourism, exploring the internet and social media, and volunteering.

Writing & journalism

Contributing journalist to Bahrain’s Al Ayam, Al Bilad, Al Watan and Akhbar Al Khaleej, and to Al Watan and Al Jazirah in Saudi Arabia.

Volunteering & community work

• Volunteering at Applied Science University during 2011.
• Leading the visitor-guiding team at Bahrain Fort and its site museum in 2008, working with Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa, then Assistant Undersecretary for National Heritage.
• Providing training courses for members of the Royal Humanitarian Foundation.
• Organising and managing seminars and talks at the Abdulrahman Kanoo Cultural Center.
• Organising events and programmes for the Bahrain Travellers Association and overseeing its main committees’ activities.
• Organising events and programmes for the Bahrain Voluntary Work Society.

Professional certificates

• Productivity and Fundamentals of Digital Transformation — Digital Skills Academy (S21) / Digital Skills Institution.
• Certificate of Proficiency in Web Designing — Aptech Computer Education, United States.
• 14th Gulf Forum for Public Relations Practitioners: Artificial Intelligence Applications in Corporate Communication — Act Smart and the International Group of Artificial Intelligence, organised by the Public Relations Association.
• Parliamentary preparation programme for prospective candidates in the 2022 parliamentary elections (candidate).
• Certificates in intensive and advanced English-language training — British Council.

Courses & workshops

Bahrain Institute for Political Development

• Media content for election candidates.
• Electoral appeals for municipal councils and the Council of Representatives.
• Conduct of the ideal candidate.
• Professional election campaign management.
• Electoral violations and offences.

Professional development

• Courses in management, leadership and personal development.
• Quality assurance courses.
• Management courses at institutions and civil society associations in Bahrain.

Memberships & activities

• Founder of Youth Initiative Squad Bahrain (YISB).
• Founding member, board member and Secretary of the Bahrain Travellers Association.
• Member of the Abdulrahman Kanoo Cultural Center.
• Member of the Bahrain Voluntary Work Society.
• Trainer and lecturer at Baraa Training Center.
• Member of the project assessment committee for UNIDO’s entrepreneurship and innovation programme.
• Representative of Management Information Systems students on the student board at Applied Science University.
• Graduates’ Representative - University of Technology Bahrain (UTB).

Recognition

Certificates of recognition from:

• Secretariat General of the Council of Representatives.
• Abdulrahman Kanoo Cultural Center.
• Royal Humanitarian Foundation.
• Northern Governorate.
• Labour Market Regulatory Authority.
• Al Eman Schools.
• University of Technology Bahrain (UTB).
• Baraa Training Center.
• Ahmed Al Omran Secondary Boys School.
• Bahrain Voluntary Work Society.
• Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa.

2022 parliamentary election

A former candidate for the Capital Governorate’s second constituency in the 2022 parliamentary election. He placed second after a runoff, competing against 11 other candidates.

References & certificates

References and certificates are available on request.