Anfal Al Shaibi as President will lead the 14 new members, who were informed of their selection on International Youth Day, with Alya Alshehhi and Amna Ali Al Ali serving as Vice Presidents.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – August 12, 2024: Dubai Airports announced its new Youth Council cohort today, on International Youth Day. The pioneering initiative, aligned with the UAE’s vision for youth empowerment, aims to guide and nurture young talent, to shape the next generation of aviation leaders.
The Dubai Airports Youth Council embodies the unwavering commitment to developing young minds and fostering innovation at the world’s busiest international hub. It provides a platform for young aviation enthusiasts within Dubai Airports to gather, connect and be inspired, recognising youth empowerment's crucial role in the organisation’s overall success.
The 14 new members, who were informed of their selection on International Youth Day, will be led by Anfal Al Shaibi as President, and Alya Alshehhi and Amna Ali Al Ali as Vice Presidents. To mark the occasion, they attended a welcome meeting with Dubai Airports' senior leadership team who highlighted the vital role these young leaders will play in the future of the UAE.
Commenting on the significance of the Youth Council, Majed Al Joker, Chief Operating Officer at Dubai Airports, said, "Young talent is not just the future; they are the driving force of today shaping the present, and driving us towards innovation and growth. At Dubai Airports, we proudly champion our young employees who fuel our progress with fresh ideas and unique perspectives. Each member plays a vital role in shaping the future of the UAE. We eagerly anticipate their continued impact and contributions to our success.”
Dubai Airports remains steadfast in its mission to champion youth empowerment, recognising these young leaders as the torchbearers of tomorrow. This new cohort will collaborate to identify strategic growth opportunities across the organisation and wider industry, in line with the UAE’s vision.
About Dubai Airports
- Dubai Airports operates both of Dubai’s airports, Dubai International (DXB) and Al Maktoum International (DWC).
- As an integrator, Dubai Airports works to balance the interests of all stakeholders to maintain aviation growth, protect operational resilience and ensure that service providers collaborate to provide a safe and secure service and improve customer experience whilst maintaining a sustainable business.
- DXB surpassed the 2019 levels of traffic in 2023 by welcoming 87m guests and forecast to reach 92m guests in 2024.
- DXB is ranked as the world’s number one airport by international passenger numbers for 2023, as announced by the Airports Council International (ACI).
- DWC embodies Dubai's vision for the future of aviation. With expansion plans announced in May 2024, involving a record investment of US$35b, DWC aims to reshape the aviation landscape.
- Over the next decade, DWC will accommodate 150m passengers annually, eventually expanding to 260m passengers and 12m tonnes of cargo.
- With five runways, futuristic design and seamless intermodal connectivity, DWC aims to revolutionise global air travel, setting new standards for efficiency and passenger experience for the next 50 years.
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Meela Seenarain
Dubai, United Arab Emirates UAE