🌟 Power. Politics. Passion. Leadership.🌟
The Dubai Airline Operators Committee (AOC) was proud to be represented at one of the most energizing and thought-provoking sessions of the Airport Show 2025 — the Women in Aviation – Middle East General Assembly panel titled:
“The Unseen Forces – Power, Politics, and Influence in Aviation.”
🎤 Representing the Dubai AOC was our Chairman, Shabab Attarzadeh, who shared heartfelt reflections on leadership, diversity, and what drives true influence in our industry:
“The UAE is leading by example. Here, leadership sees no gender — only capability. That mindset opens the doors for more women to influence these structures not as tokens, but as trusted decision-makers.”
“I believe the biggest asset is passion. Aviation is not just an industry — it’s a calling. And those who truly love it will always find ways to lead it.”
💼 This impactful session was moderated by Dr. Dr Nadine Itani, Lecturer & Programme Leader – University of Surrey (UK), and featured the following outstanding panellists:
Anna Postma-Kurlanc, Solutions Lead – International, NATS
Noora Belselah, Vice President Projects, RoyalJet Group
Caroline Cresp, Managing Director Dubai, LunaJets
Shabab Attarzadeh, Chairman – Dubai AOC
🌟 The session took place in the esteemed presence of:
H.H. Sheikh Salem bin Sultan bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Chairman – Department of Civil Aviation, Ras Al Khaimah
Claudia Pinto, Head of Philanthropy & Sustainability Advisor to H.H. Sheikh Marwan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Mohammad Al Falasi, Deputy CEO – Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub ,Dubai South
Dr. Eng. SUAAD ALSHAMSI , First UAE Female Aircraft Engineer, Aviation Advisor, WAI Middle East
Mervat Sultan, FRAeS , President – Women in Aviation (WAI), whose leadership made this assembly a true success.
👏 A heartfelt thank you to the Dubai Airport Show for continuously providing a world-class platform for voices that matter. And our special appreciation to Mervet Sultan for championing inclusion, representation, and transformation across the aviation landscape.
