HH Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum DESPITE DISRUPTION AT Dubai International Airport this year, Sheikh Ahmed, whose many hats include chairman of Emirates, flydubai, Dubai Airports and Dubai Civil Aviation authority, is sure to be pleased with the performance of his many aviation responsibilities this year. As of December 22, 68.9 million passengers passed through Dubai International compared with 67.8 million… DESPITE DISRUPTION AT Dubai International Airport this year, Sheikh Ahmed, whose many hats include chairman of Emirates, flydubai, Dubai Airports and Dubai Civil Aviation authority, is sure to be pleased with the performance of his many aviation responsibilities this year. As of December 22, 68.9 million passengers passed through Dubai International compared with 67.8 million at London Heathrow, and with projections suggesting aviation will contribute $53.1 billion or 37.5 per cent of Dubai’s GDP in 2020, Sheikh Ahmed’s role in the Middle Eastern business landscape can only grow. Not to forget his roles as chairman of some of Dubai’s largest government vehicles including the Dubai Expo 2020 Higher Committee, Emirates NBD, Noor Bank and Dubai World. Chairman, Emirates /Emirates NBD Origin:UAE Residence:UAE Sector:Transport