Air France KLM Group inaugurates new regional headquarters in Dubai

Air France KLM Group has inaugurated its new regional headquarters at Dubai Airport Freezone (DAFZA).

The Air France KLM team relocated to the new offices in the freezone on November 1, 2020, which consists of the entire regional staff, including the general management, HR, finance, commercial, UAE country management and regional sales support.

In addition, Air France Industries management team has also relocated, from the former offices at the Al Shoala Complex in Deira, to the new DAFZA location, official news agency WAM reported.

“The inauguration of the group’s new headquarters at the heart of the world’s leading aviation sector is an affirmation of Dubai’s strategic position,” said Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman of Dubai Airport Freezone Authority, DAFZA.

“The opening of Air France – KLM at Dubai Airport freezone is a great addition to the elite global brands and major companies based in DAFZA. This strategy has helped ensure business continuity and growth and accelerate recovery to the next stage, especially within the aviation sector, which has been affected by the global restrictions and measures that were applied at the beginning of the pandemic.”

Dr. Mohammed Al Zarooni, director general of DAFZA, said: “The group’s selection of DAFZA is important as it will yield positive results for both sides. It will contribute to the growth of business and strengthen its operations in the region and abroad. DAFZA will continue to provide innovative services and develop a base of operations that serve the future expansion of all companies and businesses.”

Yeshwant Pawar, general manager, Air France KLM, Gulf, Saudi Arabia, Iran and Pakistan, said: “We are deeply grateful for the continued support of the authorities in Dubai and the UAE, which has become a global model in terms of the response to the current crisis.

“Our new offices provide not only flexibility and comfort for staff but also support our broader sustainability aims thanks to the building’s LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification with gold rating, helping reduce impact on the environment.”