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Etihad Chairman recognised for contribution to aviation
The substantial contribution made to Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates by one of its original founders and chairman, Dr. Shaikh Ahmed bin Saif Al Nahyan, has been recognised with a prestigious lifetime achievement award.
- Staff Report
- Published: 23:33 January 14, 2009
Dubai: The substantial contribution made to Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates by one of its original founders and chairman, Dr. Shaikh Ahmed bin Saif Al Nahyan, has been recognised with a prestigious lifetime achievement award.
Al Nahyan received the prestigious 'Innovation in Business' award at a ceremony held at the Future Capitals World Summit in Abu Dhabi and attended by members of the UAE royal family, international heads of state, government officials, diplomats and other prominent figures.
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