Etihad Airways nod for Emirati lawyer

Al Baloushi started his career in Etihad Airways as a VIP Protocol Officer in 2010 and graduated in the same year from the Dubai Police Academy with a legal degree.

As part of its efforts to develop its UAE national workforce, Etihad Airways has seconded Jaafar Al Baloushi, one of the first Emirati licensed lawyers working in the airline, to train at two of the most reputable international law firms in the UK.

Al Baloushi will spend 12 weeks working alongside top legal professionals in Enyo Law and DLA Piper UK where he will be introduced to the UK’s judicial system and litigation proceedings as well as international commercial and aviation law with a specific focus on commercial disputes and competition claims.

Al Baloushi started his career in Etihad Airways as a VIP Protocol Officer in 2010 and graduated in the same year from the Dubai Police Academy with a legal degree. He joined the legal department as a legal advisor, where he enhanced his technical legal expertise, working with the inhouse team and external law firms on challenging cases related to labour, criminal and commercial law.

Al Baloushi said: “I am grateful to Etihad Airways for this once in a lifetime opportunity to work alongside some of the best lawyers in the world. Working in such renowned law firms will help me gain better understanding of British and International legal systems, aviation law and competition regulations as well as pleading and procedures.”

Etihad Airways’ General Counsel, Jim Callaghan, said: “With the rapid expansion of Etihad Airways into regional and global markets, it is crucial that we develop a strong Emirati team of lawyers and legal experts.” business@khaleejtimes.com