Adel Abdulla Ali

Adel Abdullah Ali (Chief Executive Officer & Air Arabia Board Member since 2003)

Mr. Adel Ali recieved award for the best CEO of low-cost carrier in the world for the years 2007, 2008, 2009 & 2010 In recognition of his efforts in founding the first low-cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa. He is also selected as the best business man for the year 2011. Ali has more than 28 years in aviation world & strategic planning, His deep knowledge in tourism and commercial operations are well reflected in Air Arabia’s performance since 2003.

Before Air Arabia, Mr. Ali served in various aviation positions; he served as vice president of the commercial & customer services in Gulf Air where he played a key role in restructuring the company. He also served for more than 20 years in different management positions with British Airways last of which was General Manager of the Middle east and Africa.