The MoU was signed by Amira Al Falasi, Emirates Group’s Senior Vice President, Training & Development; and Airbus Beyond CEO Adam McGonigal, in the presence of Oliver Grohmann, Emirates Group’s Executive Vice President Human Resources; Ahmed Safa, Head of Engineering and MRO at Emirates and Philippe Fontes, Human Resources Director at Airbus Africa and Middle-East.

The renewed agreement extends Airbus Beyond’s bespoke training modules for the Group’s Emirati talent, preparing them through experiences, exposure and educational programmes to equip them for future positions.

More than 45 UAE Nationals in three cohorts  have so far completed the Airbus Leadership Programme which has been designed to cultivate the capabilities required to lead effectively in this fast-paced world, blending industry-knowledge with essential leadership skills.

The leadership programme is comprised of two modules that combine theoretical and practical trainings. Each module runs across five days, with the first module taking place in Toulouse, Airbus’s home base. The second module is conducted in Singapore.

Module 1 is designed to build self-awareness and emotional intelligence, raising confidence and further empowering talent as they navigate through their career growth paths. Module 2 encompasses practical training and delves into real-world business simulations that further enhance problem-solving and analytical skills.

The Emirates Group currently offers various programmes dedicated to developing current and future Emirati leaders. These programmes ensure the Group’s UAE National workforce remains agile and well-positioned to support its business objectives and vision for the future.

About Airbus Beyond

Airbus Beyond is a 100% Airbus subsidiary.  In addition to supporting the Airbus group worldwide, their role is to support the aerospace ecosystem by collaborating with a key players, such as Airlines, MROs, established and emerging suppliers, start ups and aviation authorities.

Airbus Beyond also contributes to the development of future talent in the aerospace industry through partnerships with leading aviation academies and world renowned academic institutions. 

From offices in China, France, Germany, India and Portugal the extended team of trainers, consultants, subject matter experts, and digital developers empowers aerospace professionals to face the current and future challenges of our industry.

These solutions cater to a broad spectrum of participants: from young talents and emerging leaders to managers and executive committee members.  

The Group launched its very own Gender Balance Council to represent all its women employees, create a knowledge sharing platform, and advance the cause of gender balance. On the council’s agenda are mentorship programmes, professional development workshops, outreach and events that champion women in the workforce. A key focus will be to support the Group’s existing commitments, including the UAE Gender Balance Council pledge, the NOORA network, UN Global Compact principles, and IATA’s 25x2025.

Today, Group employees were treated to talks by Liz Wiseman, bestselling author of multiple leadership books, including Multipliers, and CEO of leadership research firm, the Wiseman Group. Liz left her audience with valuable insights and practical strategies to enhance their leadership skills.

The Emirates Group’s gender balance strategy is three-pronged: equal pay and fair compensation; equitable recruitment, development, and promotion; and balanced policies, inclusivity programmes and initiatives. The Group’s pay and remuneration structures are free of gender bias.

The Group has long been an employer of choice, and its appeal is clearly growing among women from Gen Z and Millennials to experienced professionals. As of 1 March 2024, women in the Group workforce -

• increased by 1% to 26,896 or 43% of the workforce, of which 1,240 are UAE Nationals
• represent
  • 39% of middle management and 15% of executive management
  • 56% of new joiners and 55% of those promoted
  • 50% of movements from middle to senior management level
  • 67% of lateral moves
  • 1,218 roles, of which 462 roles have only women
• account for 26% overall of leadership and management training, which includes partnerships with premier institutions such as Global Business Consortium, INSEAD and top universities. INSEAD for Emirati women leaders is designed to help them build networks with professionals worldwide.
• continue to enjoy their careers at the Group after becoming mothers as post maternity leave, 88% of women overall and 85% of cabin crew returned to work.
• were recognised for their achievements – 3,659 women or 30% of total employees rewarded

The key initiatives that showcase the Group’s commitment to achieve gender balance and women empowerment include:

UAE Gender Balance Council pledge: signed in January 2023 to achieve 30% women in the workforce and increase female representation in middle to senior management by 2025.

NOORA, Aurora 50: signed a two-year partnership with Aurora50 and is one of the cofounders of NOORA, a network of women from diverse professional backgrounds who support like-minded, ambitions individuals.

UN Global Compact (UNGC): In April 2023, Emirates and dnata joined UNGC and reaffirmed their commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Four women employees represent the Group in in the UNGC’s Target Gender Equality accelerator programme.

IATA 25x2025 – dnata signed this initiative in 2021 and have rolled out a range of programmes – from career development workshops and mentoring to maternity coaching for return to work, a mum’s support group and more.

The Group has also rolled out unconscious bias training to minimise employees’ hidden prejudices, launched a chapter of the global movement #IAmRemarkable to amplify women’s stories, a Women in Leadership (WIL) forum and Women in the Emirates Group community. All these initiatives take members on a journey of discovery, knowledge and discussion with speakers, webinars, workshops, mentoring and networking opportunities.

Not just its employees, the Group goes beyond borders to protect, educate and empower girls in economically disadvantaged areas. The Emirates Airline Foundation supports the IIMPACT Girls Education Project, which is dedicated to transforming the lives of women, families and communities in the most remote and rural areas of India by empowering girls through education. IIMPACT educates girls in over 1,100 villages in 11 states of India, and now has more than 4,200 girls enrolled at its learning centres. The Foundation fully funds operating expenses of Saint Rita de Cassia Orphanage, which houses more than 96 orphaned 4 to 12-year-old abandoned girls in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

The initiative showcased the rich diversity within the Emirates Group, which boasts a workforce of more than 110,000 employees. Beyond the UAE and wider Middle East, some of the farthest-reaching countries represented at the event included Chile, Peru, Mexico, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Honduras, Mongolia, Tonga, and The Bahamas.

Located at the expansive Al Lisaili Camp, managed by Emirates Group brand Arabian Adventures, the event brought the world record attempt to the desert for the first time, offering a unique opportunity for participants.

The previous record was achieved in 2023 in New York City on the lawn of the United Nations headquarters, with 135 different nationalities.

Oliver Grohmann, Senior Vice President Human Resources at Emirates Group, commented: “Today we are celebrating the diversity of the Emirates Group. Dubai is a sought-after destination renowned globally for its appeal as a place to live, work and invest, and we are proud to represent a home-grown company that’s truly multinational.

“At our record-breaking event, UAE nationals and Dubai-based expats represented various countries and roles within the Emirates Group. This included Emirates cabin crew, dnata airport operations employees, safari guides at Arabian Adventures, dnata Travel experts, and many more. This event underpins our commitment to wellbeing for all Emirates Group employees. It is part of an ongoing journey to promote a culture of health within our organisation, with more to come in fitness, health, and overall wellbeing in 2024.” 

The record-breaking yoga lesson was held by Emirates Group staff also trained as yoga practitioners. With wellness at the forefront of the initiative, a Senior Counsellor at the Group’s Psychology Unit and a certified mindfulness teacher also held a wellbeing session to encourage a healthy mindset for the new year. A member of the dnata Travel Group team also took to the decks to DJ at the event to offer chill-out music, alongside a colleague playing a ‘tongue drum’, often associated with meditation and healing.

Sustainable yoga mats created for attendees were made from biodegradable cork, whilst all staff were provided with reusable water bottles, as part of the Group’s commitment to a zero-waste event.

To find out more about the Emirates Group, and its diverse range of opportunities, with hundreds of roles currently available across its multiple brands, access: www.theemiratesgroup.com.

The curated, high-impact programme is designed around Microsoft’s technology courses, including digital transformation and driving business impact with AI, as well as the development of soft and leadership skills. The shared vision is to educate and inspire these future leaders of the Emirates Group as well as to carve out a clear career roadmap based on their business and cultural transformation.

With over 120 hours of classroom workshops within a hybrid setting, the programme is underpinned by mentorship led by Microsoft’s leadership team in the UAE, as well as an opportunity for participants to meet and learn from senior leaders at Microsoft Headquarters in Redmond, USA.

Adel Al Redha, Emirates’ Chief Operating Officer, said: “We value our historical collaboration with Microsoft, and we are delighted to extend it to opportunities for our future leaders to develop their careers and gain wider knowledge. We cherish our common vision centred on developing and empowering our people for a better future, and we rely on their potential and contribution to benefit our businesses and communities. This new initiative is a first step, and we look forward to strengthening our collaboration to support our Emiratisation strategy.”  

Speaking on the occasion, Naim Yazbeck, General Manager of Microsoft UAE, said: “The rapid pace of digital transformation across key industries, such as the aviation sector in the UAE, means that it is more important than ever for young professionals to hone the digital skills they need to succeed in the workforce of tomorrow. We are excited to collaborate with the Emirates Group on this new programme to empower the next generation of UAE leaders with the skills and knowledge they need to tackle challenges and innovate solutions that drive business excellence. This collaboration with the Emirates Group will drive sustainable economic growth as well support the UAE’s plans to establish itself as an international hub of future talent.”

The Emirates Group recently launched its UAE National Talent Acceleration Programme – which includes four key pillars – under its Emiratisation strategy Rehlaty. The Take-off Internship Programme offers selected students from top global universities internships for up to 12 months. An International Bachelor Scholarship Programme offers full academic scholarship to top-performing high school students at major universities in the UK and US. The Fly High Graduate Programme is for top local and global university graduates, while the Masters Scholarship Programme offers full-time scholarships to Group employees accepted into Masters Programmes at top universities.

Besides the acceleration programme, the Group offers a host of other development opportunities – leadership and skills training, internal rotation, scholarships, internships, and courses designed to empower women. The team continually reviews and introduces new initiatives to attract, develop, and retain talented UAE Nationals and make the Emirates Group an employer of choice.

Through its internal training programme, Tomoh, Microsoft UAE continues to support the strategic goals of Emiratisation and boosting employability among Emirati youth by equipping them with globally recognised skills and providing students, graduates, and job seekers the opportunity to embark on a professional development journey that includes Microsoft training and certification, and on-the-job experience.

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Ambitious Emiratis with various academic backgrounds and at different career stages can now join The Emirates Group’s UAE National Talent Acceleration programme and benefit from four unique opportunities that offer exceptional professional development.

Take off Internship Programme

This programme offers selected students from top global universities internships for up to 12 months, providing them with exciting opportunities to gain professional experience, training and mentoring. The programme will allow students to build connections that contribute to their future career development, including an Alumni network post internship. Interns will undertake various assignments across the Emirates Group to hone their skills and receive periodic performance evaluation and feedback sessions.  More information can be found here.

International Bachelor Scholarship Programme (for September 2024 admissions)

This programme offers full academic scholarship to top performing high school students in specific subjects at major universities in the UK and US. Upon completing the programme, graduates will receive a Bachelor’s degree and career opportunities within the Emirates and dnata Group of companies globally. Students will receive full support from the Emirates Group throughout the programme’s duration including consistent mentorship, as well as accommodation and medical insurance, to help encourage them and fuel their passion. Admissions will start in September 2024, and the programme will be open for application later this year.

Fly High Graduate Programme

This  36-month global management trainee programme is for top local and global university graduates, offering both on-job training and curated training courses in aviation. Members of Fly High will participate in a range of projects across the Emirates Group including airline Operations, Commercial and dnata, in addition to an international assignment. After completing the programme, the talents will be placed in leadership roles and provided further development to power them with a strong network, and tools to become decision makers in the industry.  More information can be found here.

Master Scholarship Programme

This offers full-time scholarships to UAE National employees of the Emirates Group accepted into Masters Programmes at top universities. It supports the Group’s long-standing Emiratisation strategy (Rehlaty) by ensuring consistent growth of the Group’s UAE talent, and providing even more learning opportunities for them to progress their careers.   

The UAE Talent Acceleration Programme expands and enriches the range of UAE National development programmes under the Emirates Group’s Emiratisation strategy (Rehlaty). The Group’s Emiratisation team continually reviews and introduces new initiatives to attract, develop, and retain talented UAE Nationals and make the Emirates Group an employer of choice - from leadership programmes and skills training to internal rotation opportunities; and external opportunities such as scholarships and internships.

Dubai, UAE, 8 March 2023: The Emirates Group today concluded an exciting National Service Career Fair, which started on 6 March 2023 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, with more than 600 applications received throughout the three days, reemphasising the organisation’s position as an employer of choice for UAE Nationals.

The Group’s participation in the sixth edition of the National Service Career Fair is part of its rigorous campaign to attract competent Emirati talent that will support its business acceleration and projected expansion. More than 200 graduates visited the Emirates Group’s interactive stand on the first day alone to browse through the offered opportunities including the National Cadet Pilot Programme, Aircraft Maintenance Engineering License programme (AMEL) and Customer Service roles.

Cadet Pilot Programme joiners will receive the unique opportunity to train at the Emirates Flight Training Academy’s state-of-the-art facility for four years, before qualifying to fly for the largest international airline, Emirates. High school graduates who have enrolled in AMEL will undergo theoretical and practical training at the Emirates Engineering Training College to receive their higher diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering attested by Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) upon completion of the programme. The new Customer Service professionals will also receive 12 months of on-job and classroom trainings upon joining, to help ease them into their roles amid accelerated global operations.

The Emirates Group’s unwavering commitment to integrating Emirati capabilities is reflected in its robust Emiratisation strategy, where a team of specialists and professionals attract and recruit UAE Nationals across diverse business areas and functions, while also providing the roadblocks for their career progression through bespoke trainings and various development programmes.

Over 3,000 Emiratis are currently employed in a variety of roles across the Emirates Group including pilots, engineers, IT professionals, data analysts and commercial managers. The Group is also working towards generating more unique roles for UAE Nationals in emerging fields such as machine learning and artificial intelligence, to help further the UAE’s ambitions for science, technology and innovation. With more than 30% of Emiratis across the Group in leadership roles, there are no efforts spared in creating a pipeline of aviation professionals who are equipped with adept skills and valuable expertise to take forward the UAE leadership’s vision and contribute to its aviation sector and economic growth, further reinforcing Dubai’s position as a world-class air transportation hub for trade and tourism.

To explore the current vacancies and programmes available for UAE Nationals, interested candidates are encouraged to visit emiratesgroupcareers/UAENationals.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 16 September 2022 – Transguard Group, a joint venture between the Emirates Group and Al Hail Holding, and the UAE’s leading provider of business support and outsourcing services, has appointed four new Directors to its board, signalling its commitment to future growth with the addition of senior executives from both shareholders.

HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Transguard Group’s Chairman of the Board, said: “Transguard Group welcomes our new board directors whose addition expands the depth and breadth of expertise to steer the business through a new phase of growth. The Group has gone through a period of rapid expansion, alongside record revenue and profit, in the years before COVID-19, which temporarily slowed down growth in 2020-21. With the UAE’s excellent pandemic management strategies, business has rebounded strongly since 2021-22 and Transguard is expecting this upward trend to continue, aided by its solid reputation, as well as business and operational foundations. Across business streams – from cash, security, aviation, hospitality, workforce outsourcing, last mile delivery, home maintenance and facilities management services – the Group looks forward to executing its growth strategy with the support of its expanded Board.”

Transguard Group is committed to continue developing its business capabilities by investing in its workforce and technologies to deliver market-leading services to its customers, and maintain its leadership position in the UAE.

The appointment of the following Directors is effective immediately:

Michael Doersam, Chief Financial Officer at the Emirates Group, who brings over 30 years of experience from different roles in Europe and the UAE spanning the areas of finance strategy, financial reporting, treasury and insurance, FP&A, taxation, and global financial services.

Nidal Khatib, Chief Financial Officer at Al Hail Holding, who brings nearly 30 years of experience in finance, accounting, cost control, systems, audit, tax, treasury & foreign exchange in companies engaged in retail, manufacturing, real estate, trading, operation, and other industries.

Adnan Kazim, Chief Commercial Officer at Emirates airline, who brings over 30 years of experience in the aviation industry spanning strategy, planning, commercial operations, market expansion and government relations.

Shahreyar Nawabi, General Counsel Emirates & Group Data Privacy Officer, who brings over 20 years of experience on legal, compliance and governance matters spanning a variety of industries and geographies in both private and government sectors.

The directors will work closely with HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum; Hamad Darwish, CEO of Al Hail Holding; and Mohammed Almazrouei, COO of Al Hail Holding; who continue in their roles as directors on the board of Transguard Group.

15 September 2022, Dubai, UAE – IT professionals with the right skills need look no further than the Emirates Group to ramp up their careers. The Group will kick-start their recruitment drive in the UAE with an online info session, open to all tech professionals in the country, on Monday, 19 September at 6pm. Click here to register for the session.

The Group is looking to recruit more than 800 IT experts in the next few months for a range of roles in software engineering, DevOps, Hybrid cloud, Agile delivery, technical product management, Digital Workplace, cybersecurity, IT architecture, innovation and service management.

Typically, the Group’s IT team works on cutting-edge projects across B2C, B2B, support functions and operations for more than 40 brands and businesses in Dubai and globally. Some of the advanced tools, technologies and patterns available to the IT team include cloud services, microservices, API management, event streaming, robotics, DevOps, biometrics including facial recognition, web and native mobile development, and modern programming languages including ReactJS, full stack Java, .NET and Python.

The team architects, builds and efficiently maintains software and systems that make real contributions to help manage operations, ramp up revenue, streamline costs, maximise business and people efficiencies, and internal engagement. Some of the recent projects the IT team has delivered include their work around launching Emirates’ premium economy product for sale, optimising catering using AI models, incorporating biometrics at self-service kiosks, and dnata’s cargo and resource management systems.

Adel Al Redha, Emirates’ Chief Operating Officer, said: "Dubai ranks among the world’s top 10 cities where tech experts aspire to work on initiatives and the development of future applications. As a global airline, we’re looking for continuous product improvements and efficiency across our operations, and we are investing in tomorrow to take advantage of technological evolution and to upskill our employees. We are keen to attract talent to be part of our IT workforce. We have an array of exciting and challenging tech and innovation projects in the pipeline, some of which will shape many of our day-to-day processes and activities. We know these will form the bedrock of dream careers for tech professionals.”

Candidates will have immense opportunities to introduce advance technologies and the latest applications to airline operations, embark on developing flexible, user-friendly customer interfaces, using in-depth data analysis and implementing machine learning and robotics in partnership with industry leaders.  

For more information on the info session and to apply for jobs, click here.

The Emirates Group is experiencing strong air travel demand across all areas of the business, and a range of opportunities will be available for skilled IT professionals to be part of one of the world leading airlines and aviation services company. 

Adel Al Redha, Emirates’ Chief Operating Officer, said: “Emirates continues to invest in technologies and introduce innovative solutions that are based on artificial intelligence, data and other smart solutions to deliver our products and serve our loyal customers in the most efficient and flexible manner. We are pleased to be one of the leading companies and provide employment opportunities for existing and new joiners to the Emirates Group. We will continue to rely and invest in our resources to support the Emirates Group requirements.”

In line with Dubai and the UAE’s ambition to attract technology talent, the Emirates Group is looking to recruit more than 500 IT professionals in the next 6 months to build its own talent pipeline with expertise in various areas, including: CyberSecurity, Technical Product Management, DevOps, Hybrid Cloud, modern architecture, Software Engineering, Service Management, Digital Workplace, Agile Delivery and Innovation.

Offering a dynamic and varied technology environment, the Group offers exciting career growth opportunities with requirements across B2C, B2B, corporate support functions, fulfilment and operations, to support its 40+ different businesses and brands in Dubai and globally.

Aside from its own internal programmes, Emirates has also invested into a number of innovation programmes such as the Aviation X-Lab in partnership with GE, Airbus, Thales, and Collins Aerospace; and Intelak in partnership with Accenture, Microsoft and Dubai Tourism.

Interested IT professionals can apply here.

The inoculation drive began this morning, with priority being placed on its frontline aviation workforce, including Cabin Crew, Flight Deck and other operationally focused roles.

The airline, along with dnata, are among the first transport and air services organisations in the world to offer employees the option to get vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. Over the course of the pandemic, Emirates and dnata have implemented multiple layers of safety measures, to ensure the health and safety of customers, employees and the communities served. The rollout of its vaccination programme is another step forward, helping to safeguard the health and wellbeing of aviation employees who serve the travelling public and help move essential goods around the world.

The Emirates Group is making both the Pfizer-BioNTech and Sinopharm vaccines, which have been approved by the UAE health authorities, conveniently accessible to its employees at various company locations across the UAE. Inoculation appointments will run 12 hours a day, 7 days a week to ensure as many essential aviation workers as possible can get the vaccine. Like all citizens and residents, Emirates Group employees in the UAE can also opt to get vaccinated at government designated medical centres and clinics, as the UAE’s leadership and health authorities have spared no effort to make vaccines free and accessible to the population.

According to the data compiled by Our World In Data, a research website based at Oxford University, the UAE is ranked second highest in the world for vaccination rates, with over 19.04 doses administrated for every 100 people, and close to 1.9 million vaccinations have been given to citizens and residents since their rollout in December 2020. The UAE is also on track to inoculate over 50% of its population by the end of March.

The ceremony, held at the Emirates Group Headquarters, honoured the achievements of the latest cohort of 109 graduates from 35 nationalities – 72 received the Diploma in Aviation Security Management and 37 the Diploma in Ground Handling. Of these, 86 graduates are employees of the Emirates Group.

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive Emirates Airline and Group said: “Aviation is one of the most robust and thriving industries in the UAE, and Dubai is one of the largest global aviation hubs. The importance of these two diploma programmes is clear, especially in the context of building our nation’s expertise, our people’s skills, and enhancing safety and security in our aviation ecosystem. It’s encouraging to see so many of our employees proactively upskilling themselves. I congratulate all our graduates and wish them every success in their professional lives and careers.”

Both diplomas are offered by Emirates Group Security’s education arm, Centre of Aviation Security Studies (CASS), which has been established in partnership with Edith Cowan University (ECU), Australia. The collaboration between CASS and the ECU dates back to 2000, when they began to jointly develop the curriculum for the diplomas.

Dr Abdulla Al Hashimi, Divisional Senior Vice President, Emirates Group Security said: “Every year, a new cohort of students commit to and graduate through our 18-month programme, and their diplomas have become key to their professional success – whether it’s their first job or a fresh start in the aviation industry. While you can have the best technology in the world, it really comes down to the human factor and people’s expertise, and both our programmes equip students with specialist skills. Nearly 2,000 students have graduated from our programmes in the last 18 years, and our partnership with the Edith Cowan University has been at the core of its success.”

Professor Steve Chapman, Vice-Chancellor of Edith Cowan University said: “ECU places huge value on its partnership with Emirates as a world leading airline. I am truly excited about the future opportunities for the Emirates-ECU partnership and I look forward to seeing our relationship grow and deepen.”

Students in the programmes are taken through a range of subjects, including aviation security, threat assessment and management, and aviation logistics. CASS awards diplomas under the Australian Commonwealth university guidelines and they are also recognised by the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA). CASS graduates have the option to earn internationally recognised credit points for future courses of study with Edith Cowan University.

In addition to the diploma programmes, Emirates Group Security offers a number of short term university-level accredited training programmes in aviation and general security for ground staff, aircrew and professionals from security and related industries.

Click here for more information on CASS, ECU and the programmes.

Hear from two top graduates…

Nataliia Akatova said: “I was just promoted to a new position, and expected it to be very intense and stressful, but it was easy to manage both. I swapped shifts with my colleagues to attend every single class at the academy. The trainers were truly amazing! They were professional and patient. I gained a lot of confidence during the programme, and found a new job right after. If you love aviation passionately, if you are ready to invest time in yourself and your dreams – you must go for this course. This is your opportunity to see your job from a different angle, see yourself in a big picture and connect the dots. Apart from that, you’ll definitely meet new people, make friends, learn something new together and have fun! This course was life changing for me, and maybe it will be for others as well.”

Thuy Nga said: “It was tough because I work in operations, but CASS sent me the schedule of the whole programme in advance, so I could follow up and look for replacements ahead of time. The programme trained me for all ground handling jobs – from check-ins to boarding and connections – and tackled a wide gamut of subjects like security, airlines, airports, logistics, supply chain, and cargo. The facilities at Emirates Aviation College is great. Education is the passport to the future. Studying is hard, but you’ll see it’s worth it.”

Contact

Sheba Koonan, Emirates Public Relations, sheba.koonan@emirates.com

On the occasion of International Women’s Day Emirates has released a video that celebrates the diversity of its female staff and highlights the varied roles held by women across the company.

Abdulaziz Al Ali, Executive Vice President of Human Resources at Emirates Group said: “On the occasion of International Women’s Day, we’d like to thank all of our female staff for their dedication, professionalism and for their significant contribution to the success of Emirates. We are very proud of our talented and passionate female colleagues and we will continue to provide an environment that facilitates the enhancement of professional skillsets and career growth for women in the aviation industry.”

From its very beginnings, the Emirates Group has recognised the potential of employing a diverse workforce with women represented across the business. Women are employed across 1,100 wide-ranging job roles covering all major operational, commercial and business support functions within the group.

In addition to roles such as cabin crew and pilots, women also work in a number of technical positions spanning aircraft maintenance and aircraft appearance in engineering as well as in ramp, flight, crew and cargo operations. This includes specialised roles such as aircraft licensed engineers, cargo load masters, ramp operations team leader, turnaround coordinators and flight dispatchers.

Women form over 40% of the workforce at the Emirates Group and come from around 160 nationalities, including over 1100 U.A.E. nationals. Female employees are also represented in all seniority levels within the Group including in mid and senior management positions. Over one fifth of the women working in Emirates have also been with the airline for 10 years or longer.