In his new post, Jaber will be responsible for supporting Emirates’ commercial objectives, overseeing the airline’s operations across the two island nations as well as maintaining crucial relations with various stakeholders.
Jaber is currently the Emirates Country Manager Bangladesh.
His new appointment is among several strategic commercial team appointments designed to bolster the airline’s presence in key markets across West Asia, the Indian Ocean and Africa.
These appointments aim to further build the airline’s commercial and operational footprint in these regions while creating meaningful development opportunities for emerging UAE national talent to grow their expertise.
Among other UAE National commercial leaders that will take on new roles for Emirates from 1 August are Talal Al Gergawi, currently Country Manager Zimbabwe, who will become Country Manager Bangladesh; Salem Almana, currently Regional Manager Pakistan, who will become Country Manager Ghana; and Omar Bushlaibi, currently Country Manager Zambia, who will assume interim responsibility for Zimbabwe, alongside his ongoing duties in Zambia.
The latest rotations are part of Emirates' commercial outstation managers programme, designed to offer UAE Nationals unique opportunities to diversify their leadership skills and deepen their knowledge of local markets within the airline’s network.
The programme also helps Emirati managers further expand their networks by engaging with local industry and government stakeholders, fostering new partnerships and strengthening existing relationships.
Emirates began operations to Sri Lanka in April 1986 and has consistently supported the country’s tourism and export industries with passenger and cargo services.
The award-winning airline has carried more than 12 million passengers to and from Colombo since operations began.
Emirates currently operates four daily flights to Colombo, two of which offer the airline’s popular Premium Economy cabin.
Emirates recently deployed its A350 aircraft on one of its daily services to Colombo, and also serves the destination with its retrofitted Boeing 777 aircraft featuring refreshed interiors.