Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi will host the first World Financial Symposium (WFS) for the airline industry on September 17-18, 2014.

More than 600 financial executives and specialists are expected to attend the event, which is hosted by Etihad Airways, a statement from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced on Wednesday. During the symposium experts in revenue accounting, treasury, risk management, fraud prevention and other areas will exchange ideas to identify successful strategies for improved airline financial health.