Dubai, UAE, 21 January, 2025 – The first cohort of high-performing Emirates SkyCargo cargo managers graduated the Executive Leadership training program, with the second cycle set to begin in April with a new selection of candidates. 

The course provided candidates with tools focused on future operations and industry trends, such as the use of artificial intelligence (AI), embedding innovation, optimizing current operations and implementing impactful sustainability initiatives. These skills will be implemented in the graduates’ immediate roles as well as contributing to personal and organizational growth. 

Badr Abbas, Divisional Senior Vice President, Emirates SkyCargo said, “Our people are the crux of our success. As an employer of choice, we proudly attract and retain the best talent in the industry, and a large part of this is the access to development opportunities that hone skillsets and elevate personal development. Devised inhouse in coordination with Emirates Learning & Talent and HR teams, these programs advance the skillset within our talent pool, ensuring Emirates SkyCargo is future-fit.” 

Worldwide, the logistics industry faces a lack of skilled workforce, driven by a lack of awareness on career paths and progression, opportunities for learning and development and training on skills required for modern logistics. Emirates SkyCargo aims to combat this within its operations, by creating a wealth of opportunities to inspire employees across all levels to develop their career with the airline. In turn, this contributes to the long tenure of staff, and helps the division attract the best talent in the industry. 

Emirates SkyCargo partnered with AviationNOW, an arm of the GrowNOW Group and member of The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA), to develop and deliver the training program. Following a combination of theoretical and practical sessions hosted at Emirates Group headquarters in Dubai, each candidate achieved a diploma endorsed by AviationNOW. 

Learning & Talent has long been a priority for the Emirates Group with thousands of employees participating in various training courses every month. The Group has implemented two Leadership Programs in partnership with INSEAD, as well as programs delivered in collaboration with London Business School, Warwick School of Business and Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy. 

Candidates interested in professional opportunities at Emirates SkyCargo or the wider Emirates Group can visit the website to learn more.