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Popular US entertainer Kelly Rowland kept the 3,200-strong crowd thrilled with a sensational performance at the Dubai Airshow Gala Dinner on Tuesday night — a glittering event which was jointly hosted by Dubai Airports, Emirates and Dubai Duty Free.
The Dubai Airshow Gala Dinner is the social highlight of the Dubai Airshow week and was hosted under the stars at the spectacular Atlantis, The Palm. Rowland flew in to Dubai on Emirates from Los Angeles to perform exclusively for an invited audience at the event.
Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports, gave the opening address and welcomed guests including Shaikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, Chairman of Dubai Duty Free and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates airline and Group.
Griffiths described the event as a celebration of aviation, and a celebration of the spirit of innovation and excellence that is the hallmark of Dubai.
“People around the world can’t understand why the Dubai aviation model is such a global success story, but for my 60,000 colleagues in the aviation industry who devote every hour of every day to making things work, that it is down to three key things: inspirational leadership, teamwork and sheer hard graft. This vision is the reason our skies are open and is the rallying force that aligns the entire industry and the Emirate. It fuels our passion, propels our growth and cements our reputation for excellence, and we are delighted to have so many representatives from around the world here with us tonight.”
Following the opening address, guests enjoyed a magnificent buffet of international cuisine amid the beautiful outdoor setting, before being entertained by international a’capella phenomenon, The Swingle Singers.
Among the many VIPs in attendance on the night were former World No. 1 tennis champion, Caroline Wozniacki, brand ambassador for Dubai Duty Free and golfer Rory McIlroy, who acknowledged that he had a good week at the season-ending DP World Champions tournament which concluded on Sunday.
Multiple Grammy award-winning American singer, actress and television personality, Kelly Rowland, took to the stage as the main headline act and had the crowd on their feet from her first song.
Previously a member of the most successful girl group in history, Destiny’s Child, Rowland has sold over 20 million records and won multiple Grammy and music industry awards since going solo.
Apart from her work in music, Rowland has also been in the spotlight recently as a judge and mentor for The X Factor television show. She is currently appearing on the US version of the show, having been a judge on the UK version in 2011.
Anita Mehra, Chairperson of the Dubai Airshow Gala Dinner Committee, said, “It was an absolute delight to have Kelly Rowland performing at this spectacular event. She is a true entertainer and captivated the crowd with her dynamic performance which was truly the highlight of the Dubai Airshow Gala Dinner.”
The biennial Dubai Airshow concluded on Thursday, and this year was staged in a new home, the multi-billion dollar Dubai World Central, at the centre of which lies the Al Maktoum International Airport.
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