Uganda: Emirates Carries 2.8 Million Passengers Since 2000, Marks 25 Years in Uganda

Uganda: Emirates Carries 2.8 Million Passengers Since 2000, Marks 25 Years in Uganda

[Independent (Kampala)] Entebbe, Uganda -- Emirates marked 25 years of service to Uganda on Thursday by showcasing its refurbished Boeing 777 aircraft, a key part of the airline's $5 billion fleet retrofit program, and reaffirming its commitment to the nation's tourism and economy.

Emirates celebrates 25 years of direct flights between Dubai and Entebbe

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has celebrated 25 years of operations to Uganda. Since the Dubai-based carrier’s inaugural flight in 2000, Emirates has transported 2.8 million passengers on 15,900 flights, connecting passengers from Entebbe (EBB) in Uganda, with its vast global network based at Dubai International Airport (DXB) Since 2000, Emirates has strategically scaled its operations to Entebbe, evolving with customer de…

Emirates celebrates 25 years of operations to Uganda

Emirates celebrates 25 years of operations to Uganda

Emirates carries 2.8 million passengers since 2000, marks 25 years in Uganda

Minister of Works and Transport Gen Katumba Wamala joined Emirates, UCAA and political guests at the celebrations UCAA: Emirates has significantly contributed to the growth of passenger and cargo traffic at Entebbe International Airport with a strong market share Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Emirates marked 25 years of service to Uganda on Thursday by showcasing its refurbished Boeing 777 aircraft, a key part of the airline’s $5 billion f…

Emirates pledges to boost tourism, increases Uganda connectivity

(L-R) An Emirates crew member, Mohamed Taher, country manager for Uganda, Rashid Alardha, vice president of commercial operations, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Maureen Kabure, airport services manager in Uganda, stand during the unveiling of a refurbished Boeing 777 at Entebbe International Airport on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025. ENTEBBE, Uganda — Emirates reaffirmed its commitment to boosting Uganda’s tourism sector and enhancing global connectivity as…