Sheikh Maktoum tours the Globe at ATM

Emirates, welcomed HH Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai to its iconic stand, known as the Emirates Globe, as the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) show opened today.

Sheikh Maktoum was officially welcomed by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group - the show's official airline - and who gave a personal tour of the Emirates Globe – a popular attraction at ATM.

“ATM is an integral part of Dubai’s international events calendar, attracting hundreds of exhibitors from around the world in addition to the thousands of daily event visitors,” said Sheikh Ahmed. “This year marks Emirates’ 18th year of participation at ATM, an event renowned for its networking and relationship building opportunities. For Emirates, ATM plays a key role in helping us investigate further growth prospects and I look forward to another successful year.”

Sheikh Maktoum officially opened the show which is being attended by some 2,200 exhibitors from 69 countries over four days. Shaikh Maktoum visited Dubai's and Abu Dhabi's tourism authorities stands where he was given a presentation about development on Saadiyat Island, as well as Dubai Properties and Emirates and Etihad airlines.

Gulf Air and Turkish airlines are also making a major presence at the event.