Our commitment to Emiratisation

We're committed to developing Emirati talent within our business. For us, leveraging our country's dynamic workforce is not just important – it's central to our vision for the future.

Our senior Emirati leaders

Dr Nadia Bastaki

Chief People & Corporate Affairs Officer

Captain Mohamed Ahmad Anwahi

Vice President Flight Operations

Turky Alhammadi

Director Product and Hospitality

Shaeb Al Najjar

Director of Airport Operations

Captain Aisha Al Mansoori

Flight Operations

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The People Advisory Board

The Board's key responsibility is to support the development of UAE nationals across the business, which includes:

Sourcing, selecting and hiring Emirati executives
Managing performance and setting goals
Learning and professional development of UAE nationals
Emirati employee engagement
Gaining insight from our UAE national employees through opinion surveys and focus groups

Career development programmes

Specialised programmes at every career stage, from entry-level to senior leadership, offer UAE nationals the opportunity to shape their future in aviation.

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Underpinned by learning and growth, our development programmes create dynamic opportunities for UAE nationals to accelerate, develop and grow.

Designed to nurture the future leaders of the UAE, our national development programmes ensure that we are optimally positioned to support the vision of Abu Dhabi - to diversify the economy, drive inbound tourism and cement Abu Dhabi’s position as one of the fastest-growing destinations in the world.

Since our Emiratisation strategy launched in 2007, we have implemented dedicated programmes and individual schemes specifically designed for various commercial, operational, administrative and leadership roles. This bespoke talent framework has enabled the continued growth and progression of our teams, offering a structured and personalised approach to career development.

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