Emirates touches down in Guinea

Emirates on Sunday launched services to Conakry in the Republic of Guinea, marking its 24th destination in Africa and sixth new destination launch since January 2013.

By Staff Report (business@khaleejtimes.com)

Published: Mon 28 Oct 2013, 12:15 PM

Last updated: Fri 3 Apr 2015, 5:30 AM

Situated on the Atlantic coast of Africa, Conakry is the nation’s economic, financial and cultural centre, home to an estimated population of two million people, almost a quarter of the nation’s total population.

Agriculture and mineral production are Guinea’s main economic activities. The country is also one of the world’s largest producers of bauxite, and has rich deposits of diamonds and gold.

Emirates’ Conakry service, which is linked to its existing Dakar operation, provides new opportunities for business and leisure travellers in Guinea to seamlessly connect to Emirates’ worldwide network through its Dubai hub, particularly to destinations in China and other cities in Asia, the Middle East, India and Australia.

“We are excited to be able to serve our customers in Guinea with our new Conakry flight, and expect Dubai to be a popular choice for business travellers seeking commercial opportunities and onward flight connections, as well as for leisure travellers looking for world-class accommodation and entertainment options,” said Hubert Frach, Emirates’ divisional senior vice-president for Commercial Operations West.

Travelling with Frach on the inaugural flight EK795 to Conakry were Guinean Ambassador to the UAE AlHassane Souare, UAE Assistant Foreign Minister for Economic Affairs Khalid Ghanem Al Ghaith, Emirates vice-president for Cargo Commercial Duncan Christopher Watson, Emirates’ vice-president for Commercial Operations Northern and Western Africa Adil Al Ghaith and prominent members of the business community.