Kuwait – Kuwait Airways, has signed the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA’s) 25by2025 gender diversity initiative. 25by2025 is a voluntary initiative for aviation to improve female representation in the industry. The campaign is an initial step to making the aviation industry more gender balanced.
“With employees from many different nationalities, diversity and inclusion are an important part of our airlines corporate culture. A diverse and inclusive workplace accelerates a company’s growth with a blend of cultures, ideas, and points of view. By joining IATA’s 25by2025, we look forward to continuing these efforts and growing the participation of women not only at Kuwait Airways but also within the aviation industry in general,” said Maen Razouqi, Chief Executive Officer, Kuwait Airways.
“IATA welcomes Kuwait Airways commitment to achieving a greater gender balance in the industry through IATA’s 25by2025 initiative. Joining the 25by2025 sends a signal about the determination of Kuwait Airways to close the gender gap. And it sets a positive example for other airlines in the region to follow as we continue to expand this critical industry commitment across the IATA membership and beyond,” said Kamil Alawadhi, IATA’s Regional Vice President for Africa and Middle East.
By pledging its support to 25by2025 Kuwait Airways joins over 125 aviation related companies in committing to increase female representation in senior roles and in areas where women are traditionally under-represented by 25%, or up to a minimum of 25% by 2025.
