On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of Emirates Airline\u2019s first flight, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, affirmed that Emirates is one of the nation\u2019s greatest achievements and a key driver of the UAE\u2019s developmental journey.<\/p>\n
In a statement shared on his official account on Platform X (formerly Twitter), His Highness said:<\/p>\n
\n\u201cForty years ago, on October 25, 1985, the first Emirates flight took off… and with it, great ambitions took flight toward the skies.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
His Highness added:<\/p>\n
\n\u201cToday, Emirates is one of the world\u2019s leading airlines. It connects us directly to 152 cities around the globe, transporting people \u2014 and with them, their dreams and ambitions \u2014 to Dubai and beyond. Over the course of its journey, it has carried more than 860 million passengers across continents.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
His Highness emphasized that Emirates is not only a global aviation leader but also a powerful symbol of national pride and a vital contributor to the country\u2019s ongoing development.<\/p>\n
He also expressed his deep appreciation for His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum and the more than 100,000 members of the Emirates team, who work tirelessly to uphold the airline\u2019s world-class reputation.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cToday, it stands as a national pride\u2026 a major engine of our developmental progress\u2026 and one of the top airlines globally. Thank you to Ahmed bin Saeed and his team of over 100,000 employees who work day and night to keep Emirates an exceptional Emirati success story.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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