Airlines
Sheikh Ahmed Continues Building Emirates
The charismatic Sheikh is no nearer to retirement at the age of 62, having led Emirates for 36 years.
HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Emirates Airline chairman and CEO. (Photo: David McIntosh)
HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Emirates Airline chairman and CEO. (Photo: David McIntosh)

Since taking the lead on Emirates Airline’s very first flight, which was on a leased aircraft to Karachi, Pakistan, in 1985, Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum has led Emirates to major achievements over 36 years. AIN asked him how much longer he would like to do the job, and he was quick to answer: “As long as my boss wants me to!”


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