His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, has emphasized that Dubai has evolved into a pivotal link between the continents and civilizations of the world.
During a meeting with senior officials from the Emirates Group, Sheikh Mohammed reflected on the origins of establishing an airline in Dubai over four decades ago, which was once seen as a mere dream challenged by skeptics.
“Against the odds, this dream has flourished into a major success, now employing over 112,000 individuals, connecting 277 cities, and transporting more than 50 million passengers annually, generating revenues surpassing Dh 137 billion each year,” Sheikh Mohammed tweeted.
Ambitious plans for expansion
Sheikh Mohammed underlined that Dubai’s ambitions are far from being realized. The city is currently in the process of expanding its business operations, with plans to open a larger international airport aimed at connecting every city across all five continents, further solidifying Dubai’s position as a global hub. “Today, Dubai is the airport of the world, the meeting place of humanity, and a vital link between continents and civilizations,” he shared.
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Praise for Emirates’ achievements
The Dubai Ruler praised Emirates for its record results in recent years, highlighting the airline’s key role in consolidating Dubai’s status as a global business hub and a leading destination for investment and tourism. He also commended the airline for its pivotal role in realizing the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33, by leveraging its capabilities to expand Dubai’s economic networks and contribute to the goal of doubling the emirate’s foreign trade volume by 2033.
Confidence in Emirates’ future
Expressing confidence in Emirates’ ongoing commitment to driving Dubai’s economic growth, Sheikh Mohammed underscored the airline’s ability to set new benchmarks in quality within the global aviation and travel sectors, as well as its efforts to enhance technical capabilities and improve workforce efficiency, thereby strengthening its competitiveness among the world’s leading airlines.
Moreover, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid was briefed by H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed, president of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and chairman and chief executive of Emirates Airline and Group, on Emirates’ future plans and key initiatives, which include expanding their 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.
His Highness was then briefed by Sir Tim Clark, president of Emirates Airline, on the Group’s recent achievements, which include setting new records in profits and revenues. Additionally, these accomplishments were driven by the global expansion of operations to meet strong customer demand for the airline’s high-quality products and services.
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