Home lists 100 Most Powerful Arabs 2023 Ghaith Al Ghaith CEO, flydubai Origin: UAE Residence: UAE Sector: Aviation On the back of robust measures and optimisation strategies, Dubai carrier flydubai fared strongly in 2022, having carried 10.6 million passengers, 89 per cent higher than the previous year. The airline netted $327m in net profit, rising 43 per cent compared to 2021. At its helm is CEO Al Ghaith, who has navigated the airline through a year filled with good tidings for the aviation sector. With travel expected to build on the current momentum, Al Ghaith will be instrumental in forging the carrier forward in terms of growth and expansion.