Pandemic Effects on the Travel & Aviation, Recovery and Health (IATA Travel Pass)

Join the Canadian Business Council (CBC) Abu Dhabi in collaboration with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for a live webinar on Pandemic Effects on the Travel & Aviation, Recovery and Health (IATA Travel Pass).

IATA is the trade association for the world’s airlines, representing some 290 airlines or 82% of total air traffic. We support many areas of aviation activity and help formulate industry policy on critical aviation issues.​

Expert speaker, Mr. Khasif Khalid, Regional Director – Africa & Middle East, IATA, Airports, Passenger, Cargo, Security & Facilitation will be presenting the following topics: 

• Covid-19 Impact on Aviation
• Industry Economic Outlook
• Middle East/GCC Overview
• IATA Travel Pass

This webinar is participated by:

• Australian Business Group Abu Dhabi
• Canadian Business Council Dubai and Northern Emirates
• Pakistan Business Professional Council

Speaker:

Kashif Khalid is currently leading the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) industry activities and projects in the Middle East & Africa region providing leadership and guidance to Airlines, Airports, ANSP's, Civil Aviation Authorities, Security Agencies and Governments to further develop IATA’s mission, projects and advocacy initiatives. With a core focus on the Airports, Passenger Experience and Global Facilitation programs.

Formerly he was Head - Assets & Acquisitions at Abu Dhabi Airports, managing the Global M&A function for the Government entity as well as the development, modernization, and operations strategy of the Airports portfolio. Which included multi-billion dollar infrastructure investment and development programs, including Abu Dhabi’s crowning jewel, the iconic 700,000 sqm Midfield Terminal Building (MTB).

He has advised global Governments and Airport Investors/Operators on both Greenfield and brownfield redevelopment projects, Operations & Management programs, privatizations, public private partnerships and associated infrastructure planning, development, and concessions.

Earlier on in his career he has had the privilege of holding several senior executive positions with Dubai Government, the Abu Dhabi Sovereign Wealth Fund, Citi and British Airways.

Kashif graduated Magna Cum Laude from New York in International Business & Economics and holds an MS-IB as well. His professional credentials include an advanced diploma in Airport Planning and Finance, IAP – International Airports Professional and the ACI - Airport Executive Leadership program (AELP).

Registration:

Complimentary for CBC members and Non-CBC members.