Since the launch in 1985, the Group has evolved into a globally influential travel and tourism conglomerate, carrying over 8.5 million passengers and 525,188 tonnes of cargo in year 2002/2003, an increase of over 26 per cent on last year, making Emirates the worlds fastest growing airline

Emirates has developed from being a regional carrier serving just three destinations to currently operating two hundred and sixty flights per week out of Dubai; flying to over 70 destination in more than 50 countries across Europe, Middle East, Africa, Indian Sub-Continent and Asia-Pacific. New routes opened this year to New Zealand, Moscow, Brisbane and Lagos, and planned for early 2004 are direct services to the USA and China.

Recently Emirates announced orders for more four-engined A340s, purchasing two more ultra-long-range A340-500 and 18 of the larger A340-600 Higher Gross Weight aircraft, as well as leasing two A340-600s from ILFC, the International Lease Finance Corporation. This makes Emirates the launch customer for the A340-600 HGW.

The confirmed orders announced in Paris, along with those revealed at the Dubai Air Show two years ago, bring Emirates' current total order book to $26 billion. Making the Group on target to increase it's fleet to 125 aircraft by the year 2012.

The Emirates Group reflects the hallmarks of Dubai - quality, initiative, innovation, with a customer first philosophy which makes service an integral and vital part of its future success. It's a modern and cosmopolitan city, which offers a safe environment and diverse activities for families and individual alike, making Dubai one of the most desirable lifestyle locations in the world.

What really give's us our leading edge is the people that work for us. Whilst our airport operations, network and fleet expand, we are constantly recruiting high calibre people. The Group provides job opportunities in many exciting areas, including In Flight Services, Flight Operations, Emirates Corporate offices, Commercial Operations, Cargo, Airport Operations, Passenger Services, Ground Handling, Information Technology, Engineering, Travel Services, Emirates Holidays, Tourism and Hospitality, MICE and Tour Operators.

For us to continue our successful growth both as an airline, and across our diverse businesses, we require individuals who are passionate about providing a high quality service in an ever competitive market. To find out more about the range of opportunities available, our culture, and Dubai as a lifestyle destination please visit us at www.emiratesgroupcareers.com