Emirates CEO: Merging UAE's airlines reduces competition

[@moshodi100]

Great leader over there. A man of great vision and humility. May God bless his highness and the royal family and the Emirates. Great respect for them. Well run country.

[@russm9495]

He is cool as a cucumber and sharp as a wizard....he has a great vision for the airline...and I see Emirates soaring to heights that competition will seriously envy!!!....Way to go!!!

[@aqtedaratwarmehdirizvi8486]

Perfect mentality with positive essence, future will always be bright under His leadership

[@RealityIsNot]

I have been in this country for around 4+ years and what a amazing place to be.. the quality of life is extraordinary, people are humble, cleanliness is at par. The only people who hate this place are people who have probably never been here and are just keyboard warriors.

[@7mmox739]

true they're just hating on dubai

[@lukejsherry7659]

Coming from someone who lived there for 18+ years, I agree

[@loyaltyservice5092]

Kind hearted and charismatic CEO. The UAE carriers shall recover soon. InshaAllah 🙏

[@alihaiderkahloon]

He is right. Merging two airlines will reduce the competition and which may lead reduction in poor quality

[@nat5112]

Exactly! The last 10 years of M&A have already done reprehensible damage to growth & halted innovation! These neoliberal journalists would never understand!

[@AyushNehra]

Inaccurate! Having one national carrier doesn’t necessarily mean a drop in Quality, Qatar Singapore almost all European countries have one national carrier and their quality remains at what they want it to be.

[@muslimibntimothy4430]

Ma shaAllaah, such a brilliant CEO; Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum I actually just joined the aviation industry; Dnata airport ground operations and am already feeling the success. Long live Emirates.

[@Vanguardkl]

Dubai is a immoral place. Have some shame for the daughters of the ruler who were kidnapped and imprisoned since 2001 and not seen until this day.

[@reneels5351]

Dubai Made Me! I’m forever grateful to be a part of this wonderful place and excited about all the new plans for the years ahead. Since everyone is misunderstanding me let me clarify. I like dubai because- i feel safe and in my home country I didn’t feel safe. I like dubai because it has given me an opportunity to work and study - and in my home country the unemployment figures are high. I am aware that there are problems here too but it doesn’t affect my personal life where as back home it did affect me. So i might be near sighted but i have little to do with the outside world, politics and leadership. At least i can work, get groceries for my family, drive and meet a friend for coffee and thats good enough for me!

[@fi1158]

No country or person makes you, you make yourself

[@azkymohamed123]

@@fi1158 no her/his parents made it.

[@Katarina23]

God made you and gave you all the opportunities. Be grateful to him first the country second

[@Vanguardkl]

Dubai is a immoral place. Have some shame for the daughters of the ruler who were kidnapped and imprisoned since 2001 and not seen until this day.

[@cbc4724]

Lol

[@nisarbinyousuf6635]

I love my Dubai. I love my UAE. Long live UAE. *Happy National Day* to all residents and Citizens of UAE. پیارے نبی پر ہر پل لاکھوں درود و سلام

[@nedian321]

Like other comments, also Blessed and fortunate to be resident of this city. The commitment and vision of UAE leadership has made UAE what it is today and distinguishes them. For sure, Dubai will continue to attract talent, businesses and visitors in future too.

[@Sport4Life]

Hope they pay you enough

[@Vanguardkl]

Dubai is a immoral place. Have some shame for the daughters of the ruler who were kidnapped and imprisoned since 2001 and not seen until this day.

[@jazzylys]

He is right Strict Rules, Discipline , Competition & change - Makes The UAE NO 1! wish Mumbai could be like that..

[@captian_yousuf]

Mumbai good is good tho 👌

[@ns8583]

That's where the difference is, Sheikh Ahmed follows the UAE rulers vision of one nation and collective progress..whereas you spoke about Mumbai instead of India...typical indian mindset and thats the reason why India is where it is still now, btw I'm also an Indian who wishes we had people with vision controlling our affairs

[@jazzylys]

@@ns8583 The reason i said Mumbai is because its the city I grew up, I cannot quote India as i haven't been to other cities. But every Indian seems to have a typical mindset irrespective of the city I guess! Dubai has been my second home since 2004! And a vacation spot since 1980s....😁😁

[@jazzylys]

@@ns8583 And I worked at Emirates Airlines fr 16 years...

[@sandeepmehta5311]

@@jazzylys half Mumbai is here, best vada PAV, mandir, church, juhu chowpatty ke badle la mer, nariman point ke badle, marina, top Bollywood show, so many Indian events, 111 pure vegetarian restaurants, amazing art scene, Mumbai style apartment, what are you missing (rains), that much you have to give up. Lived here 30 years and never wished Mumbai to be Dubai or Vice versa. Just enjoy where we are. Janmabhoomi and karmabhoomi may not necessarily be same for many. This is our karma bhoomi. And when you miss Mumbai, take a 2.30 hour flight home. Not many can have best of both, we have that, that a good luck. Miss Lyz.

[@deborahgharakhani710]

I have lived in Dubai 7 years and I love it . The quality of life is good. The airline is the best as well, I enjoy .my flights. I wish all the best for Emirates...very smart humble country. I feel very safe as a female.

[@manuelgonzales6536]

Capaz, mente clara, visionario, son estas las mentes que construyen País, que construyen mundo !!

[@mustafakhanjiwala5582]

Now that's The Mindset of the Chairman of Worlds Biggest and Successful Airlines , Attitude To Win And Full Of Gratitude towards It's Citizens and People Leaving In Dubai Following Law and Orders And Making Success Possible. Richard Quest Thanks For Great Interview. I used To live in Dubai in 1982 and in 4 Decades Mind blowing Development and Everything 1st And Only In Dubai Is Indeed Mindset to Be Best Of All and No Compromise in Justification to Expatriates and Citizens All At Alarge of Great UAE Nation. Welcome To Dubai!!! And Wait for Surprises!!!

[@JasonB95]

He is exactly right to be against merging with Etihad. To reduce to one local carrier serving the market is to essentially restrict competition. That doesn't work for any party involved.

[@pratheeshgopalan2181]

Lots of love to UAE especially Dubai..... Its given shelter in this difficult yet challenging life....

[@arondev1]

A very Humble and confident reply.

[@kamleshmishra8520]

I am greatful to UAE. I love it and continue to love it. What a positive attitude, liked it.

[@vicluna4373]

Why merging two airlines? They are two different state owned airlines .. competition is great to improve more in every airline companies ..

[@noufalkv666]

Great leaders , great vision - UAE 🇦🇪 😍

[@jumaabuibrahim]

Dubai is a brand 100% agree as a resident in Dubai, may Allah bless Dubai more and abundantly MUCH ❤

[@itsmycontact]

The best think EK CEO must do is to make the economy seat much more comfortable. Why not make the 3-4-3 to 2-3-2 configuration atleast on the long haul flights of more than 5 hours or so.

[@FaridMeres]

Beautiful Dubai. Magic Place.

[@umamahesh8350]

Very very positive and humble !!

[@roshanguna5000]

Really proud of that u r my boss and working for u .

[@rideawhiteswantrex]

Well spoken by CEO Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, very good.

[@abmohamedtraveltourspteltd2276]

most constructive move, also the further benefit of EK

[@63humanbeing]

What an amazing person, Sh Ahmed is one of the most successful executives in the world, yet he is so humble… Bless him 🇦🇪

[@haya5951]

God Bless the Emirates 🇦🇪 so Blessed to be here

[@ChelseaRanger1983]

Would never merge So many obstacles such as two ruling families in two separate Emirates, not to mention international sponsorship deals

[@jasminlyall1243]

Mashallah humble yet brilliant Sheikh Ahmed.

[@marianefanega2607]

Complete true..very positive person..God Bless

[@shannonrobson2237]

Gosshh, he is so humble! I never knew.

[@suryanarayananaidu8769]

Wow... Wonderful dubai and Emirates rocks

[@oathlin8956]

Above all it's a political decision...each Emirate wants to have its own airline as a sign of sovereignty..

[@Hud.Alexdavenston]

Oh! It is Ahmed...... Thereeeefore don't forget to join our "North Fighters" army, registeration at maktoum maktoum, 😼💪💯💥

[@saleesh0089]

We love Dubai... One country full of Love...

[@ssam007]

I’m surprised he is quite a smart person.

[@arabianqueensheba4218]

What a Gentleman, a pure gabail Sheikh Maktoum.

[@saadiquemerchant]

Hes one of the best leaders in the world.

[@danieljungkind3824]

Can someone clarify what the CEO mean around the 1:35 mark? It’s about airlines existing in one country.

[@ahmeda.3198]

I think he was saying why would we merge the two independent airlines to make a single national one. I think that because he was saying in China, there is not just one airline, France, the UK, the US, etc. I am not certain, but thinks that’s is what he was saying.

[@ahmeda.3198]

Even if you see the title of the video, it paraphrases him as saying ‘Merging the two UAE airlines reduces competition.’ I guess that both airlines, though operated independently, are owned by the same group, so the question was why not merge them.

[@dgaia9406]

got stuck in dubai because of covid. difficult to get in touch with emirates staff to change and also their insurance company didnt come back with pre approval knowing we are tourist in the country and never returned the call.

[@karimyassine5932]

Best country With smart people

[@bingo000]

The thing is, all of those who love Dubai will have to pack their bags and go home at some point. Dubai is a revolving door of people coming in and out.

[@libertymachayaya9425]

The man can answer questions...head bowed

[@campari4467]

Nicely spoken sincere CEO

[@fahadh5548]

I hope the kind leaders will let us stay in this country forever and not ask us to leave as soon as we leave our jobs

[@Mabdul1ah]

Imagine EK flying from all 7 Emirates to the world! This would be incredible

[@wilfredlobo2232]

HH is courageous, positive, ambitious and very kind person.

[@thetravellerindianway9390]

Need to think of future, what can be done, how to get it organized,who will do it. Leaders just help with support system and facilities.

[@sajidadam173]

Amazing people amazing UAE 🇦🇪

[@PrasannaOgaleSG]

He is a man with clear Vision. He selected the Best Practices in every field from around the world and executed them well and with panache in Dubai.👏👏👍

[@cbc4724]

Buying many aircrafts and showing off will not make you the best airline. There should be the right fleet for right purpose along with a good trained staff

[@XxSniper32]

but it’s the right fleet for right purpose

[@cbc4724]

@@XxSniper32 Not all are right fleets for the right purpose

[@phantasmagory]

A well polished middle eastern accent almost sounds like a Caribbean accent!

[@KhudaiNazar]

Dubai is a brand - so true

[@adamschinaski7098]

Dubai is great!

[@carlosfeitosa3152]

Richard Quest asks the same questions all the time. He is such an advocate for Emirates and Etihad merging. Who cares? Let them be.

[@koalababe7752]

I have been living in Dubai for almost 20 years. I have also lived in the US, UK and many countries in Asia. Without a doubt, I consider Dubai as the best city to live in. Overall, the UAE can offer a very good and balanced lifestyle. After living in a place like Dubai, it's very hard for anyone to live elsewhere because everywhere else feels inconvenient. Dubai and Abu Dhabi in particular are very advanced and modern. The US and the UK are good at branding themselves as first world countries, but it's all a facade. They really offer no quality of life to other nationalities and I find them to be racist yet they like to speak against it on the media. Especially the Brits, they're all talk and talk is cheap

[@kingrocker1000]

The uae won't give you a passport even if your born there you will always be a guest there (second class citizen)

[@kingrocker1000]

The uae won't give you a passport even if your born there you will always be a guest there (second class citizen)

[@Vanguardkl]

Dubai is a immoral place. Have some shame for the daughters of the ruler who were kidnapped and imprisoned since 2001 and not seen until this day.

[@ABStravel]

_Greeting from bali island, we're indonesian volcano & nationalpark tour organiser_ 🌅

[@78779]

All 3 are subsidised. What difference would it make as none make any money and never will.

[@dawnpettet5280]

Please SIR, restart direct flights to the UAE from Adelaide South Australia.

[@LBTClub]

Good thanks for sharing

[@mavxyz123]

I have a question, Can immigrants become citizens of UAE eventually, also without UAE citizenship are you allowed to own property?

[@fabianmunene5564]

NO citizenship. With property of a specified value, you get a residence but that can be revoked at will.

[@nvenkatareddy]

If times are normal two or three brands would have served well with focused growth in diversified segments now that global economy hard pressed, getting more done with less is inevitable mantra, therefore merger is inevitable sooner than later

[@da_great_mogul]

I always thought the UAE had a population of closer to 10 million.

[@MudhaffarAdhwa]

more competition is a win for the consumer

[@jasminlyall1243]

I love DUBAI. Dubai is a brand 👌

[@kaptan5306]

Why the misleading title when he clearly said they are not going to do that. Come on Quest, thought you were one of the good ones.

[@akshay8104]

Good information sir👍👍👍

[@abhishekpatil2738]

I love Dubai🇦🇪

[@Fuad767]

They just sent me an email saying my flight is cancelled in march 😡

[@rajv9921]

Emirates airlines disappointed me a lot this time. Booked a business class, and the seat did not recline. No response from Emirates customer care despite sending out 2 emails about the same. I hate Qatar (due to political reasons) but however much i love Emirates, i mostly wouldn't be travelling with it anymore

[@fabianmunene5564]

The response would have been faster if you had a different name. I stopped flying them in 2000!

[@sheikhishtiakali7056]

Emirates and Etihad are not doing business only for 22 million uae people ,they are doing business with other country people .there are here to business.

[@amallankaamal2976]

Congratulations ❤️❤️❤️

[@robertweber8936]

Quite a good answer

[@AnonDa]

Visionary

[@MrLegendra]

This will increase prices for passengers

[@silenthill1035]

Emirates and Etihad still have no direct flights out of DXB/AUH to Vancouver. Qatar and Turkish are major challengers working in the blind spots which could overtake the DXB/AUH based airlines.

[@RL-ng2yf]

He is chairman not ceo

[@annamilen856]

I love ❤ Dubai 🇦🇪

[@peaces7164]

Replies doesnt addresses the questions!

[@benbenm9304]

He compare China to UAE? Seriously?

[@igronDC]

Bring redundant crew back

[@MIKEDIAMONDZ]

Emiratians are amazing ... special kind of muslims, not like the islamists in lebanon iran saudy etc ...

[@RealWajahat]

Did he say 22 million people? 😳

[@junaidt192]

Yeah..but he meant 22 mln vaccine doses I guess

[@dawas7057]

☄️God🕊️❤️🕊️bless☄️UAE☄️

[@MeKRvlogs]

UAE always standard out strong though out Pandemic very strongly with highly vaccination percentage and protocols

[@fatehyabali]

😊😊

[@johnboz8087]

Lol almost all the commenters southeast Asian or Arab 🤣🤣😅

[@barbaraturkot7737]

Dear Reporter, pls. Get hold of Your 2fingers, BE Aware who You talking to.

[@teodytrinidad9497]

It was just a cup of chocolate drink at Nordstrom

[@teodytrinidad9497]

Who I asked people to close

[@saravathiru]

Old Fleet and awful service. Their treatment for ECONOMY passengers is no good. They can change entire flight to first or business class and be happy with that if they do not want economy class. QATAR service is great.

[@ademali8199]

The UAE is slowly fading away like the ⌛ sand

[@anishkurup1397]

Merging 2 massive brands - is the most Useless - What about the brand recall and the Billions spend on Marketing. UAE to grow - better with 2 or 3 major airlines. Keep marketing keep funding...

[@jeevanka4217]

In Indian standards this guy is joking 🤣

[@alexk798]

This dude has a caribbean accent! yo man!!!

[@shahrukhagha7126]

He looks very Generous I am telling you EMIRATIS are the best people in most of the Arab.

[@Mr.BobsDog]

There’s no competition, Emirates is always less expensive tickets than Etihad. People who live in Abu Dhabi drive/bus/taxi to Dubai just to fly via Emirates due to cheaper ticket prices of Emirates. Quality of flight/experience, Emirates is better.

[@MultiPcExpertGhost]

Bunch of bots here in the comments

[@sammykaan489]

Don't forget it's was Pakistan who made Emirates

[@abeninan4017]

It was people who fled India before independence.

[@sammykaan489]

@@abeninan4017 lol you are so low and cheap that your own lies decive you. Like taj mahal was not made by Mughuls 🤣🤣🤣

[@ChaklitTea]

Nope 🐷🇵🇰 we got them with our own money