Ahmed bin Saeed named ‘Person of the Year’ by Hamdan Bin Rashid Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences for his efforts to promote education

Ahmed bin Saeed named ‘Person of the Year’ by Hamdan Bin Rashid Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences for his efforts to promote education

The Board of Trustees of the Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences announced that it has chosen His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, for the ‘Person of the Year 2024’ accolade in appreciation of his significant contributions to education and charity, particularly through his leadership of the Emirates Airline Foundation.
The recognition also salutes Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed’s unstinting support as patron of various community organisations that have aligned their efforts with government initiatives to support children, students, and people of determination.
His Excellency Humaid Mohammed Al Qatami, Chairman of the Hamdan Foundation’s Board of Trustees, said that the ‘Person of the Year 2024’ honour for His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed underscored his indefatigable energy in promoting education and charity work. The accolade reflects profound respect for His Highness’s outstanding national and humanitarian contributions, which have defined a legacy of progress and generosity while driving economic prosperity and advancing various sectors that contribute to enhancing human development and quality of life locally as well as globally.
HE Al Qatami highlighted the Hamdan Foundation’s appreciation