Top 100 Arabs 2025

59. Ghaith Al Ghaith

CEO, flydubai

Origin: UAE

Residence: UAE

Sector: Aviation

2024 Rank: 58

Appointed as CEO in 2008, Ghaith Al Ghaith has been instrumental in flydubai’s growth into a leading low-cost carrier. In 2023, the airline launched 17 new routes, expanding its network to 122 destinations across 52 countries.It carried 13.8 million passengers, a 31 per cent increase compared to 2022, and took delivery of 13 new aircraft, bringing its fleet to 84.

In 2024, flydubai reported its strongest financial results in 15 years, with a record profit of Dhs2.5bn and revenues reaching Dhs12.8bn. The airline carried 15.4 million passengers, marking an 11.6 per cent increase from the previous year.

Al Ghaith continues to lead the airline’s strategic growth, focusing on expanding its network and enhancing operational efficiency.

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