THE MIDDLE EAST’S

30. Ghaith Al Ghaith

Company: flydubai
Designation: CEO
Country: UAE
Category: Airlines

Al Ghaith has led flydubai since its inception in 2008. flydubai flies to more than 120 destinations across 58 countries with a fleet of 97 aircraft, and has carried more than 137 million passengers since 2009, as of June 2026. In 2025, the airline added 12 new destinations globally and served 15.7 million customers. At the Dubai Airshow 2025, flydubai placed orders for 150 Airbus A321neo aircraft, valued at $24 billion, and 75 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, valued at $13 billion. In February 2025, flydubai inaugurated its new Flight Training centre, followed by the launch of its Ab Initio Pilot Training (MPL) program, and more recently, it opened its Flight Dispatcher Program for UAE nationals.