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flydubai signs strategic agreement with LinkedIn

flydubai signs strategic agreement with LinkedIn

The Dubai-based carrier signs an agreement with LinkedIn to support its recruitment and training requirements as the carrier continues to grow its network, fleet and inhouse capabilities

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 14 March 2025: flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has announced a strategic agreement with LinkedIn to support its ongoing recruitment drive and training and development programmes over the coming years.

The agreement to adopt LinkedIn’s Talent Enterprise Program for Hiring & Learning reflects the carrier’s efforts to attract and retain highly skilled talent, as well as its commitment to supporting Dubai’s growing aviation hub and the UAE’s aviation industry. The collaboration with LinkedIn provides flydubai with vast access to learning and hiring tools, along with valuable talent insights.

The signing ceremony was attended by Nasser Binkherbash, Senior Vice President of Human Resources at flydubai, and Rabih Haidar, Head of LinkedIn MENA – Talent Solutions.

Commenting on the agreement, Nasser Binkherbash, Senior Vice President of Human Resources at flydubai, said: “flydubai is committed to investing in the latest technologies and innovative solutions and we are pleased to have partnered up with LinkedIn. This partnership will support our ongoing recruitment drives and training capabilities as we expand the flydubai workforce over the coming years.”
“Our workforce is integral to realising flydubai’s growth trajectory and the expansion of our inhouse capabilities. We look forward to attracting more talent to join our growing team and choose Dubai as their home. Our ethos aligns with the UAE’s vision, which fosters a sense of community and creates a more inclusive and equitable workplace,” added Binkherbash.
Rabih Haidar, Head of LinkedIn MENA – Talent Solutions, said: “we are proud to partner with flydubai to support its ambitious growth plans by providing cutting-edge hiring and learning solutions. This collaboration will enable flydubai to attract top talent, enhance workforce capabilities and drive innovation in the aviation sector. Together, we are committed to fostering a skilled and dynamic workforce that contributes to Dubai’s position as a leading global aviation hub.”

LinkedIn’s Talent Enterprise Program provides access to a global network as well as advanced tools that will streamline recruitment efforts, reaching a broader range of candidates across multiple industries. flydubai employees can also benefit from access to LinkedIn’s Learning which offers strategies for talent development and high-quality professional courses, designed to upskill employees.

Since 2009, flydubai has grown its workforce of more than 6,000 employees representing 140 nationalities. The carrier has continued to invest in its inhouse capabilities and further develop its training programmes including the UAE Cadet Programme, Engineering Apprenticeship and various UAE National Development programmes.

Moreover, flydubai remains dedicated to encouraging the career development of young UAE nationals, offering work placement and apprenticeship opportunities in various departments including inflight operations, engineering, operations as well as various office-based roles.

All the latest career opportunities at flydubai are available on our career’s website at careers.flydubai.com.

Rabih Haidar, Head of LinkedIn MENA – Talent Solutions and Nasser Binkherbash, Senior Vice President of Human Resources at flydubai
Rabih Haidar, Head of LinkedIn MENA – Talent Solutions and Nasser Binkherbash, Senior Vice President of Human Resources at flydubai
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About flydubai

From its home in Dubai, flydubai has created a network of more than 130 destinations served by a fleet of 88 aircraft. Since commencing operations in June 2009, flydubai has been committed to removing barriers to travel, creating free flows of trade and tourism and enhancing connectivity between different cultures across its ever-expanding network.

flydubai has marked its journey with a number of milestones:

An expanding network: Created a network of more than 130 destinations in 55 countries across Africa, Central Asia, the Caucasus, Central and South-East Europe, the GCC and the Middle East, South Asia and South-East Asia.

Serving underserved markets: Opened more than 97 new routes that did not previously have direct air links to Dubai or were not served by a UAE national carrier from Dubai.

An efficient single fleet-type: Operates a single fleet-type of 88 Boeing 737 aircraft and includes: 29 Next-Generation Boeing 737-800, 56 Boeing 737 MAX 8 and 03 Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft.

Enhancing connectivity: Carried more than 120 million passengers since it began operations in 2009.

 

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