dnata named Ground Support Services Provider of the Year for 13th time at Aviator Middle East Awards

dnata named Ground Support Services Provider of the Year for 13th time at Aviator Middle East Awards

For the 13th time and fourth consecutive year, dnata has been named Ground Support Services Provider of the Year at the 2023 Aviator Middle East Awards.

The award was accepted by Jaffar Dawood, dnata’s Senior Vice President, Airport Operations UAE and MEA, who has also been recognised as Aviation Executive of the Year.

In addition to the accolades, dnata has received commendations for its sustainability initiatives and training programme in Dubai.

Jaffar Dawood said: “We are honoured to receive Aviator Middle East’s prominent award for the 13th time. This recognition underscores our uncompromising focus on safety, commitment to sustainability and spirit of innovation. My appreciation goes out to our outstanding team, whose passion and hard work are at the core of this accomplishment.”

Over the past year, dnata has continued to enhance its operations through strategic investments globally. It established operations in Zanzibar, Tanzania and expanded its footprint in Canada through its partnership with the GTA Group, adding Calgary and Vancouver to its cargo network. In addition, it increased its investment in Air Dispatch to become the sole shareholder of the world’s leading provider of centralised load control services.

dnata has also taken major infrastructure projects to the next level. In Erbil, it broke