Mohammed Bin Rashid Engages With UAE National Emirates Pilots At Dubai Airshow 2025

During the Dubai Airshow 2025, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, met with UAE national pilots from Emirates. The meeting, attended by H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, highlighted the pilots' role in enhancing Emirates' global presence in civil aviation.

H.H. Sheikh Mohammed praised the airline's dedication to nurturing Emirati aviation talent. He emphasised that Emirati skills are vital to the UAE's future vision for aviation. The leadership trusts in their ability to advance progress and competitiveness, especially in technology fields.

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Sheikh Mohammed expressed confidence in Emirati youth's commitment to excel in aviation. He believes their achievements reflect the UAE's spirit of success. Their innovation is crucial for boosting the country's standing in advanced technology sectors.

The growing involvement of Emirati women across various sectors, including aviation, was also noted by Sheikh Mohammed. He described their participation as a significant success story that enhances diversity and sustainable growth within this essential industry.

The meeting underscored H.H. Sheikh Mohammed's dedication to fostering national talent and expanding contributions from Emirati youth and women in strategic sectors. Investing in people remains central to the UAE’s vision for future development.

Currently, nearly 900 UAE Nationals serve as Captains and First Officers at Emirates globally. Additionally, over 300 cadets are training at Emirates Flight Training Academy. This focus on homegrown talent supports both Emiratisation goals and Emirates’ operational needs.

Commitment to Excellence

The 40 Emirati pilots present at the meeting, including two women, expressed pride in meeting His Highness. They appreciated his unwavering support and reaffirmed their commitment to excellence while representing the UAE internationally.

Emirates' visionary leadership recognises human capital as key to national progress. The airline is at the forefront of developing future generations of Emirati aviation experts through its robust training programs.

This investment not only aligns with national goals but also ensures Emirates meets its long-term operational demands while enhancing technical expertise within the UAE National workforce from cadet training to command roles.

With inputs from WAM