Khalid Ishaq

Khalid Ishaq

Khalid Ishaq is a seasoned leader in the aviation industry, whose career spans nearly two decades of dedicated service at Dubai Airports. Beginning his journey in 2005 as a data entry specialist within airport operations, Khalid quickly distinguished himself through a combination of operational insight, analytical acumen, and a tireless work ethic. His trajectory through the organisation reflects not just personal ambition but a deep-rooted commitment to advancing airport operational excellence.

Today, Khalid serves as the Head of Airport Operations Control Centre (AOCC) Integration, a critical leadership role at one of the world’s busiest and most complex aviation hubs. In this capacity, he oversees the seamless integration of systems, stakeholders, and real-time data to optimise airside and terminal operations. His leadership ensures that thousands of daily flight movements and hundreds of thousands of passengers experience safe, efficient, and coordinated airport services.

Khalid’s academic background – which includes a bachelor’s degree in science with a specialisation in Information Technology and Enterprise Computing, has been instrumental in bridging the gap between IT systems and operational requirements. His unique blend of technical expertise and ground-level operational understanding allows him to lead transformative initiatives that enhance situational awareness, resource allocation, and airport-wide decision-making.

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    Dubai Airports
  • Profession
    Head of AOCC Integration
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