Dubai: Emirates announced on Monday the appointment of three Emiratis to key management positions within the company’s commercial and cargo operations team in the Middle East.
In a statement, Emirates said the appointments place UAE citizens in key positions that will enhance the airline’s commercial and cargo presence in the region. All the appointments are effective from June 1, 2017.
In the UAE, Emirates appointed Abbas Haji as vice-president of hub operations for SkyCargo, managing SkyCargo’s operations in Dubai at both Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum International Airport.
Haji joined Emirates Group in 1977, working for dnata cargo, and has held several positions across the group since then including a role as vice-president for Iran, Iraq, and Central Asia.
Emirates also appointed Mohammad Khoory as manager for Iran operations. Khoory joined Emirates in 2011 as part of the UAE National Management Programme for Commercial Operations. He held commercial support roles in India and the US, and was recently manager for Jordan and the West Bank.
In Jordan, Emirates appointed Sultan Al Riyami as manager for Jordan and the West Bank where he will be responsible for driving commercial priorities in the market and build on the airline’s performance.
Al Riyami joined Emirates in 2014 as part of the UAE National Trainee Management Programme for Commercial Operations, and has since held support roles in Singapore and Iran.
Emirates said the appointments will strengthen its leadership team, and will help maximise the company’s commercial performance in the region.
