Dubai Airports completes Phase I revamp
Dubai Airports has completed the first phase of a major restructuring initiative to support its prodigious expansion of facilities that will help transform Dubai into the world’s top aviation hub.
Dubai Airports is forging ahead with the multi-billion dollar expansion of Dubai International Airport and the construction of Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International, the world's largest airport.
Dubai Airports embarked on a far-reaching restructuring initiative in 2007, first creating a commercial entity, fully accountable for its own actions and separate from the former government body of the Department of Civil Aviation (DCA).
“The restructuring is a strategic step in achieving our goals,” said Sheikh Ahmed, chairman of Dubai Airports.
'I understand very well that times of change are unsettling, but I am confident that all Dubai Airports staff are loyal to the organisation and committed to making a success of the changes necessary to accomplish the vision, not only for the development of the company, but to fulfil the essential part that Dubai Airports plays in the strategic development of Dubai.'
The first part of the restructuring programme transformed the company into a more transparent and flatter organisation, with systems and processes redesigned for greater efficiency.
The second part will ensure that the organisation develops the required management talent to deliver the promise of the highest international standards of customer service.
To further support the goals of the new company, a team of professionals with world-class experience gained in the commissioning and operation of some of the world's most significant airport developments such as Beijing, New York/JFK and Toronto have been contracted to work with the Dubai Airports team to ensure the new facilities are amongst the best in the world.
Within a workforce of some 3,800 people, Dubai Airports aims to increase employment opportunities for UAE Nationals as the company expands.-
