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dnata has announced the promotion of Jaffar Dawood to Divisional Senior Vice President for UAE Airport Operations. In this new role, Jaffar will oversee dnata’s ground handling operations at Dubai International and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International airports.
Jaffar's responsibilities include preparing dnata to leverage opportunities from future plans for DWC. He will collaborate with industry stakeholders to define future airport standards and manage innovative process implementations. His team consists of over 20,000 aviation professionals serving more than 170 airlines and over 90 million passengers annually.
Based in Dubai, Jaffar will report to Clive Sauve-Hopkins, CEO of dnata Airport Operations. Clive Sauve-Hopkins commented on the promotion: “Jaffar’s promotion reflects his commitment and dedication to innovation and service excellence. His experience and leadership will be of significant benefit as dnata implements the latest technologies to further enhance passenger experience at both Dubai airports."
