Dubai-based Emirates has re-allocated a number of people in commercial roles.

The appointments, all UAE nationals, aim to further build the airline’s commercial and operational footprint across West Asia, the Indian Ocean and Africa.

Effective 1 August, the appointments are as follows:

• Jaber Mohamed, currently Country Manager Bangladesh, will become Country Manager Sri Lanka and the Maldives.

• Talal Al Gergawi, currently Country Manager Zimbabwe, will become Country Manager Bangladesh.

• Salem Almana, currently Regional Manager Pakistan, will become Country Manager Ghana.

• Omar Bushlaibi (pictured), currently Country Manager Zambia, will assume interim responsibility for Zimbabwe, alongside his ongoing duties in Zambia.

The latest rotations are part of Emirates’ commercial outstation managers programme, designed to offer UAE Nationals unique opportunities to diversify their leadership skills and deepen their knowledge of local markets within the airline’s network. The programme also helps Emirati managers further expand their networks by engaging with local industry and government stakeholders, fostering new partnerships and strengthening existing relationships.

Emirates is committed to the UAE’s Emiratisation strategy and continues to create opportunities for UAE Nationals to progress their careers and actively contribute to the organisation’s growth ambitions, while allowing them to play important roles in advancing the UAE’s aviation industry and economy.