By Our Reporter
Emirates, which flies daily direct from Entebbe to Dubai, has promoted Commercial Manager Mohammad Al Attar to the role of Country Manager for Uganda.
Al Attar, whose appointment became effective 1st January 2017, was appointed Commercial Support Manager Uganda in April 2016 and has vast experience in commercial management and operations at the airline. He is now responsible for Emirates’ overall business in Uganda overseeing sales and service functions for the airline’s passenger, cargo, management and airport operations and reports directly to Orhan Abbas, Emirates’ Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations Africa.
Al Attar holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from the American University in Dubai and brings with him a deep knowledge and understanding of the aviation sector.
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He has been with Emirates for almost 3 years, during which time he enrolled in the Commercial Outstation Program learning about the airline’s sales, commercial operations, staff management and finance processes.
Commenting on his appointment Al Attar said, “I am both honored and very excited to be leading Emirates operations in Uganda. I look forward to working with our local team of dedicated and talented staff to ensure Emirates growth and continued success in the market.
