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Al Hashimi ...key role targeting Expo 2020.

Emirates appoints new vice-president

DUBAI, October 16, 2014

Dubai-based Emirates airline has appointed Mohammad Al Hashimi to the new position of vice president, commercial product.

Al Hashimi, who has worked with Emirates since 2006, will report directly to Thierry Antinori, executive vice president and chief commercial officer.

Al Hashimi's responsibilities will include the development of new and unique commercial products, working closely with Destinaton Dubai on inbound leisure and business travel, as well as promoting Dubai as a world-class MICE (meetings, incentives, conferencing and exhibitions) destination.

Antinori said: “As Emirates, and Dubai, prepares for the World Expo 2020 and the economic and commercial impact it will have on the future of travel, it is important to have a strong team in place to respond to all opportunities. With this in mind, we have created the position of vice president commercial products."

Al Hashimi joined the company soon after graduating from the American University in Dubai with a Bachelor in Information Technology, and has gained valuable experience and industry knowledge through his various positions within the company. His most recent role was within the Destination & Leisure Management division, where he was the manager of strategy for the Emirates Holidays and Arabian Adventures brands.

During this time he was integral to the strategic development of the portfolio, both externally with strong relationships with government ministries and associations, and internally with the management teams.

Al Hashimi, an Emirati national, has completed an MBA in Aviation Management. - TradeArabia News Service
 




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