Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Emirates Group chairman and chief executive said: “Emirates is deeply connected and committed to Pakistan. From our very first flight in 1985 to Karachi until today, we’ve steadily grown the mutually beneficial air links that facilitate business, tourism and trade between the UAE and Pakistan. HH Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum, UAE’s Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, have directed urgent aid to Pakistan, mobilising people and businesses across the UAE, and Emirates is ready to play our part.”
Chairman of the Supreme Committee for the Supervision of IHC said that they were thankful to the airline for standing with the IHC community in these difficult times. “Times of crisis are a true test of spirit and once again,” he said.