Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Meets Senior Officials of Emirates Airline and Group

Dubai, The Gulf Observer: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, held a meeting with senior officials of Emirates Airline and Group at the Union House in Dubai. The meeting was attended by H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Finance, and H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group.

During the meeting, His Highness praised the achievements of Emirates Airline, acknowledging its position as a leading global airline and a model of excellence in the international aviation industry. He highlighted the airline’s significant contributions to reinforcing Dubai’s status as a global business hub and a premier destination for investment and tourism.

His Highness commended Emirates for its pivotal role in advancing the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33. He noted the airline’s significant impact on expanding Dubai’s economic networks and its contribution to the goal of doubling the emirate’s foreign trade volume by 2033 through its robust capabilities in the air transport industry.

H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum briefed His Highness on Emirates’ future plans and key initiatives. These include expanding the aircraft fleet, upgrading existing aircraft, enhancing capabilities in hospitality, cargo, and ground handling, leveraging advanced technologies to support operations, expanding training and employee development programs, and advancing sustainability initiatives within the Group.

Sir Tim Clark, President of Emirates Airline, provided an overview of the Group’s recent achievements, which included setting new records in profits and revenues. These accomplishments were attributed to the global expansion of operations to meet strong customer demand for the airline’s high-quality products and services. The Group’s 2023-24 results featured record-breaking performance, demonstrating the forward-thinking vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and the effective policies of the Dubai Government.

Expressing confidence in Emirates’ ongoing commitment to driving Dubai’s economic growth, His Highness highlighted the airline’s ability to set new benchmarks in quality within the global aviation and travel sectors. He emphasized Emirates’ efforts to enhance technical capabilities and improve workforce efficiency, thereby strengthening its competitiveness among the world’s leading airlines.

At the conclusion of the meeting, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum posed for a commemorative photo with the senior officials of Emirates Airline and Group, extending his best wishes for their continued success in their responsibilities and endeavors to achieve excellence.