Stc Bahrain received the Leadership Development Program of the Year award for the e³ Leadership Academy. Based in Manama, the company earned this recognition for its internal initiative designed to enhance professional growth among its staff. The program integrates curriculum from institutions including Columbia, Kellogg, MIT Sloan, MIT xPRO, and Tuck to provide specialized training. Fahad Alowaini, the chief executive officer of stc Bahrain, oversaw the implementation of this academy as part of the organization's focus on internal talent management. The award identifies the company's efforts to align its corporate training structures with international academic standards. The Leadership Development Program of the Year award serves as a formal acknowledgment of the company's dedication to high-level professional development. By establishing the e³ Leadership Academy, stc Bahrain has created a structured environment where employees can access advanced learning materials.
Advancing Internal Leadership Development
The e³ Leadership Academy has delivered more than 7,000 development hours to staff members since its inception. This internal program incorporates specialized curricula developed in collaboration with Columbia, Kellogg, MIT Sloan, MIT xPRO, and Tuck. By integrating these academic partnerships, the academy provides professional training intended to refine management skills within the workforce. The collaboration with institutions such as Columbia, Kellogg, MIT Sloan, MIT xPRO, and Tuck ensures that the training content remains rigorous and relevant to modern business leadership requirements. These partnerships are central to the academy's strategy of delivering high-quality education to its internal participants.
Alongside these educational achievements, stc Bahrain received the Best Use of Technology award for the development and implementation of the stc HUB platform. This digital tool functions as a central interface for internal operations and staff engagement within the company. The Best Use of Technology award notes the effectiveness of the stc HUB platform in streamlining internal communications and operational tasks. By centralizing these functions, the platform assists in maintaining an organized digital workspace for the entire staff.
Eng. Fahad Alowaini, Chief Human Resources Officer of stc Bahrain, commented on the impact of these initiatives. "This recognition reflects our commitment to strengthening leadership and placing the employee experience at the centre of our HR priorities," Eng. Fahad Alowaini said. "Through the e³ Leadership Academy and stc HUB, we are building a stronger leadership pipeline and improving how our people connect with the organisation. Both initiatives demonstrate how HR can contribute to a more engaged workforce and stronger organisational performance."
The receipt of the Best Use of Technology award for the stc HUB platform further solidifies the company’s position as an organization that prioritizes digital transformation in its internal human resources processes. Through both the e³ Leadership Academy and the stc HUB platform, stc Bahrain continues to invest in the professional and operational infrastructure of its workforce. These initiatives remain core components of the organization's broader strategy to foster internal growth and technological proficiency across its departments in Manama.
