Emirates has appointed Jaber Mohamed as the new area manager for Bangladesh, effective from August 1 this year.

Jaber will take on the responsibility of the Dubai-based airline's operations, driving growth and strengthening its footprint in the country, Emirates said in a press release. 

He will replace Mohammed Al Hammadi, who will assume the role of manager for Iran and Central Asia. 

Jaber will report to Ahmed Khoory, Emirates' senior vice president of commercial operations for West Asia and the Indian Ocean.

Jaber joined Emirates in 2010 and began his career under a management training programme. He served there until 2012. 

Later, he served as area manager for Cyprus, Greece, Uganda, and Taiwan and as country manager for the Philippines. 
Emirates started its operations in Bangladesh in 1986 and currently offers 21 flights a week from Dhaka.