Dubai Airport Freezone-based Hadid International to expand in UAE, open more Gulf offices

Hadid, a pioneer in the flight services started providing globally flight support services in 1981. Hadid has been operating out of the Dubai Airport Freezone since 2003 servicing flight support requirements of major airlines, air charter companies, cargo and passenger flight operations, ambulance flight operators and government flight operations.

The company is the world's leading provider of on-demand aviation services, a complete flight planning company in the aviation industry. Hadid has been internationally certified to obtain over-flight and landing permits.

Hadid can settle the navigational charges on behalf of the company it represents along with the refueling and handling of their aircraft, hotel reservation and transportation arrangement around the globe. In addition weather forecasts, computerized flight plans, and ATC flight plans are also available. Hadid is a member of industry associations such as EBAA, IATA and TIACA.

Mr. Issa Zuriqi, Regional Manager of Hadid International Services said because of Dubai's strategic role in the Gulf as a commercial and business hub Hadid's headquarters is in Dubai Airport Freezone, "We have a huge setup in Syria, and offices in Germany, UK, Russia, US, Algeria, Iran, Libya and Pakistan. Our proximity to a market such as Saudi Arabia is important as there are a lot of private jets in Saudi."

He added that apart from charter flights and business aviation, Hadid also deals in cargo, "Not only is our business the least affected by the financial crisis. Business has actually picked up in the last two months and we are planning to expand in Dubai and open up offices in other Gulf countries."

Mr. Nasser Al Madani, Assistant Director General of the Dubai Airport Freezone, said:

"We are happy that Hadid has done outstanding work in their field and has taken advantage of Dubai Airport Freezone's strategic location in the Gulf and Middle East to take their business to its next level and expand its operations in Dubai which will in turn boost the local economy."

"Recognising the importance of Dubai Airport Freezone's role in contributing to the UAE economy, the government has given a fresh mandate to the Dubai Airport Freezone to expand its operations and open more representative offices abroad," he added.

Satisfied Hadid customers such as Sylvia Ute Thomas of Flight International OPS stated in an email to the company , "Words can´t express how grateful the whole FAI OPS Team is that you managed to get this permit at the last minute."

A testimonial from Darijo Napica, Commander and aircraft account manager for the Middle East of Execujet Middle East sums up the strengths of Hadid International, "You and your team should be very proud to be one of the best handlers in the world and believe me I have seen a lot of handlers around the world."