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Broadcast Pro
27-05-2025
- Business
- Broadcast Pro
Al Jazeera Documentary Channel invites submissions for 2025 Industry Days
The Call for Projects is exclusively for documentary filmmakers and producers from the Southeast Europe, the Caucasus, the Central Asia, the MENA region or documentary projects dealing with topics related to these areas. Al Jazeera Documentary Channel has opened the call for project submissions for the fourth edition of 'AJD Industry Days,' set to take place in Sarajevo from September 13 to 15, 2025. The event, a key platform for fostering international documentary co-productions, will bring together filmmakers and producers from Southeast Europe, the Caucasus and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to connect with prominent figures in the global documentary and television industry. 'AJD Industry Days' serves as a networking hub where selected participants can pitch their documentary projects directly to a panel of international broadcasters, industry leaders, and decision-makers. The forum is designed to support the global circulation of compelling documentary content and to facilitate collaboration and co-financing opportunities. Project submissions are open until May 31, 2025. Filmmakers and producers whose projects are selected will have the opportunity to present their work in Sarajevo, where the panel will evaluate the pitches and award financial support. In addition to funding for production, winners will also receive backing in areas such as broadcast, distribution, screenings and international sales. The total prize pool for this edition is expected to remain consistent with previous years, at approximately $100,000, with contributions from Al Jazeera Documentary Channel, Al Jazeera Balkans, and supporting partners. 'AJD Industry Days' will be held alongside the Al Jazeera Balkans Documentary Film Festival (AJB DOC), which runs from September 12 to 16, 2025. AJB DOC has become a globally recognised platform dedicated to high-quality television documentaries and continues to highlight pressing social issues and powerful storytelling from around the world.
Trade Arabia
07-05-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
Jazeera Airways delivers robust $15.33m new profit in Q1
Jazeera Airways has turned a corner to deliver record first quarter profitability, posting a net profit of KD4.7 million ($15.33 million). This marks a steep improvement in unit revenue and unit cost relative to the same period in 2024, driven by transformation efforts and stringent cost optimization measures, the airline said. Group operating revenue grew by 15.5% year-on-year to KD53.6 million. Driven by a strong demand for travel, passenger traffic grew by 7.7% to 1.2 million, with ancillary revenue growing by 29.1%. Jazeera's growth captured a 32.3% market share of Kuwait's passenger traffic, making Jazeera Kuwait's largest carrier in the quarter. Marwan Boodai, Chairman, Jazeera Airways said: 'We are proud to deliver strong results for the first quarter of 2025. This performance demonstrates that our five-year growth plan and focused investments in digital transformation as well as the expansion of our ancillary revenue streams are delivering tangible outcomes. In addition to this, our focus on delivering the lowest unit cost, particularly in aircraft and operational areas, have further reinforced Jazeera's foundation for sustained profitability and long-term excellence.' Q1 2025 Highlights: ● Operating revenue: KD53.6 million, up 15.5% from Q1 2024 ● Operating profit: KD6.8 million, up 430.7% from Q1 2024 ● Net profit: KD4.7 million, up 274.8% from Q1 2024 ● Passengers: 1.2 million, up 7.7% from Q1 2024 ● Ancillary Revenue: KD5.1 million, up 29.1% from Q1 2024 ● Load factor: 78.7%, marginally lower by 0.6% from Q1 2024 First Quarter 2025 Operational Review During the quarter, Jazeera Airways restarted flights to Sarajevo and announced its largest ever summer network when it will launch four new leisure-focused routes to Budapest (Hungary), Sochi (Russia), Yerevan (Armenia), and Hurghada (Egypt). The airline also introduced innovative ancillary service bundles, "Hayakom' for personalized travel services at Jazeera Terminal 5 (T5) and products for flexible travel like Cancel for Any Reason (CAFR) and Disruption for Any Reason (DAFR). Positive Outlook Looking ahead, Jazeera Airways remains focused on executing its five-year growth strategy to optimize operational efficiency, enhance customer experience, and drive low unit cost. The airline is also preparing for a busy summer season with over 700,000 seats on offer and upcoming Hajj traffic while continuing to invest in digital innovations for elevated passenger experience. As part of its digital transformation strategy, Jazeera has successfully upgraded to a new Passenger Service System (PSS) and launched the first phase of its new Customer Experience (CX) and Feedback Intelligence platform. To lead the exciting journey ahead, Jazeera recently introduced new C-Suite leadership with Captain Ayman Alshammari as Chief Operating Officer, Ginny Sethi as Chief People Officer and Paul Carroll as Chief Commercial Officer. Ongoing fleet optimisation continues, with a shift to a 180-seat configuration on track and slated to be completed by 4Q 2025. The airline is also awaiting the arrival of 26 new aircraft – 18 A320neo and 8 A321neo. Scheduled for delivery starting 2026, the new fleet will lead to scaling operations, entering new markets and an accelerated commercial and e-commerce strategy. To support increasing passenger traffic, significant upgrades are also being undertaken at Jazeera Terminal 5, it said. - TradeArabia News Service
Zawya
05-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Jazeera Airways appoints new C-suite leadership
Jazeera Airways, Kuwait's leading low-cost carrier, has announced three C-suite leadership appointments to support a new era of growth. Captain Ayman Alshammari has been named the new Chief Operating Officer (COO), Ginny Sethi as Chief People Officer (CPO), and Paul Carroll as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Capt Ayman, formerly VP of Flight Operations at Jazeera, brings over 33 years of aviation leadership, including roles at Kuwait's DGCA and Kuwait Airways. A specialist in training, safety, and regulatory oversight, he holds an IATA Airlines Operations Diploma and certifications from Cranfield University. Since joining Jazeera in 2018, he has been key to advancing flight operations, crew training, and operational excellence. Sethi has been with Jazeera since 2018 and has played a critical role in transforming the company's culture and aligning people strategies with business goals. With more than 24 years of global HR experience and credentials including FCIPD, PMP, GPHR, SPHRi, and SHRM-SCP, Sethi's leadership will continue to be instrumental in building an inclusive, high-performing workplace, the airline said. Carroll joins Jazeera Airways from the AirAsia Group, where he served as Group Chief Commercial Officer. He brings with him over 20 years of aviation expertise spanning revenue management, ancillary revenue, network planning, marketing, and regulatory affairs across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Europe. He will lead Jazeera's expansion and drive commercial innovation, supporting plans to grow the fleet, network, and capacity. As CCO, he will also strengthen the airline's digital and e-commerce presence while expanding ancillary offerings. Barathan Pasupathi, Chief Executive Officer, Jazeera Airways, said: "We are delighted to welcome Paul to the Jazeera family. As we chart a bold path forward, having top-tier talent on board is essential. Paul's deep expertise and innovative thinking will be key in driving our commercial strategy, supporting the expansion of our network, and helping us shape the future of customer experience through strong digital and direct channels. Having him in our leadership team marks a new era for Jazeera as we unlock further growth potential in the region." Barathan highlighted "We are also thrilled to see Capt Ayman and Ginny appointed in these C-suite roles. Their vast expertise and leadership will be critical as we scale our operations to meet growing passenger demand. Capt. Ayman's commitment to safety, compliance, and operational excellence is unparalleled and Ginny's passion for people and commitment to excellence align perfectly with our vision of creating a dynamic and supportive culture that drives sustainable growth." Barathan further emphasised: "These appointments reinforce our commitment to building the leadership needed for Jazeera Airways' strategic transformation focused on enhanced passenger experience and customer service. With 26 new Airbus aircraft including 18 A320s and 8 A321s on order and growing passenger traffic we are scaling operations, entering new markets, and accelerating our commercial and e-commerce strategy. This growth brings increased complexity, making it crucial to strengthen our leadership team to navigate the expanding fleet and markets." He added: "Aligned with the government's focus on job creation, we also plan to generate almost 1,000 new roles at Jazeera and 5,000 indirect jobs in Kuwait over the next five years, supporting national employment goals while enhancing our operational capabilities and building technical capacity and skillsets in Kuwait." Jazeera Airways currently serves more than 60 destinations and operates 24 aircraft across the Middle East, Europe, and Asia, and is positioning itself for significant expansion and digital transformation in the years ahead. – TradeArabia News Service Copyright 2024 Al Hilal Publishing and Marketing Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Trade Arabia
04-05-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
Jazeera Airways appoints new C-suite leadership
Jazeera Airways, Kuwait's leading low-cost carrier, has announced three C-suite leadership appointments to support a new era of growth. Captain Ayman Alshammari has been named the new Chief Operating Officer (COO), Ginny Sethi as Chief People Officer (CPO), and Paul Carroll as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Capt Ayman, formerly VP of Flight Operations at Jazeera, brings over 33 years of aviation leadership, including roles at Kuwait's DGCA and Kuwait Airways. A specialist in training, safety, and regulatory oversight, he holds an IATA Airlines Operations Diploma and certifications from Cranfield University. Since joining Jazeera in 2018, he has been key to advancing flight operations, crew training, and operational excellence. Sethi has been with Jazeera since 2018 and has played a critical role in transforming the company's culture and aligning people strategies with business goals. With more than 24 years of global HR experience and credentials including FCIPD, PMP, GPHR, SPHRi, and SHRM-SCP, Sethi's leadership will continue to be instrumental in building an inclusive, high-performing workplace, the airline said. Carroll joins Jazeera Airways from the AirAsia Group, where he served as Group Chief Commercial Officer. He brings with him over 20 years of aviation expertise spanning revenue management, ancillary revenue, network planning, marketing, and regulatory affairs across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Europe. He will lead Jazeera's expansion and drive commercial innovation, supporting plans to grow the fleet, network, and capacity. As CCO, he will also strengthen the airline's digital and e-commerce presence while expanding ancillary offerings. Barathan Pasupathi, Chief Executive Officer, Jazeera Airways, said: "We are delighted to welcome Paul to the Jazeera family. As we chart a bold path forward, having top-tier talent on board is essential. Paul's deep expertise and innovative thinking will be key in driving our commercial strategy, supporting the expansion of our network, and helping us shape the future of customer experience through strong digital and direct channels. Having him in our leadership team marks a new era for Jazeera as we unlock further growth potential in the region." Barathan highlighted "We are also thrilled to see Capt Ayman and Ginny appointed in these C-suite roles. Their vast expertise and leadership will be critical as we scale our operations to meet growing passenger demand. Capt. Ayman's commitment to safety, compliance, and operational excellence is unparalleled and Ginny's passion for people and commitment to excellence align perfectly with our vision of creating a dynamic and supportive culture that drives sustainable growth." Barathan further emphasised: "These appointments reinforce our commitment to building the leadership needed for Jazeera Airways' strategic transformation focused on enhanced passenger experience and customer service. With 26 new Airbus aircraft including 18 A320s and 8 A321s on order and growing passenger traffic we are scaling operations, entering new markets, and accelerating our commercial and e-commerce strategy. This growth brings increased complexity, making it crucial to strengthen our leadership team to navigate the expanding fleet and markets." He added: "Aligned with the government's focus on job creation, we also plan to generate almost 1,000 new roles at Jazeera and 5,000 indirect jobs in Kuwait over the next five years, supporting national employment goals while enhancing our operational capabilities and building technical capacity and skillsets in Kuwait."
Zawya
04-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Jazeera Airways appoints C-suite leadership to lead a new era of growth
Paul Carroll appointed Chief Commercial Officer Kuwait – Jazeera Airways, Kuwait's leading low-cost carrier, is proud to announce three C-suite leadership appointments to support a new era of growth. Captain Ayman Alshammari as Chief Operating Officer (COO) Capt. Ayman, formerly VP of Flight Operations at Jazeera, brings over 33 years of aviation leadership, including roles at Kuwait's DGCA and Kuwait Airways. A specialist in training, safety, and regulatory oversight, he holds an IATA Airlines Operations Diploma and certifications from Cranfield University. Since joining Jazeera in 2018, he has been key to advancing flight operations, crew training, and operational excellence. Ginny Sethi as Chief People Officer (CPO) Ginny has been with Jazeera since 2018 and has played a critical role in transforming the company's culture and aligning people strategies with business goals. With more than 24 years of global HR experience and credentials including FCIPD, PMP™, GPHR®, SPHRi™, and SHRM-SCP, Ginny's leadership will continue to be instrumental in building an inclusive, high-performing workplace. Paul Carroll as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) joins Jazeera Airways from the AirAsia Group, where he served as Group Chief Commercial Officer. He brings with him over 20 years of aviation expertise spanning revenue management, ancillary revenue, network planning, marketing, and regulatory affairs across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Europe. Paul is poised to lead Jazeera's expansion and drive commercial innovation, supporting plans to grow the fleet, network, and capacity. As CCO, he will also strengthen the airline's digital and e-commerce presence while expanding ancillary offerings. Barathan Pasupathi, Chief Executive Officer, Jazeera Airways said: "We are delighted to welcome Paul to the Jazeera family. As we chart a bold path forward, having top-tier talent on board is essential. Paul's deep expertise and innovative thinking will be key in driving our commercial strategy, supporting the expansion of our network, and helping us shape the future of customer experience through strong digital and direct channels. Having him in our leadership team marks a new era for Jazeera as we unlock further growth potential in the region." Paul commented: "Joining Jazeera Airways at this transformative time is truly exciting. I look forward to working with the talented team to deliver on our ambitious roadmap, launch new routes, and strengthen customer experience and engagement through enhanced digital platforms, including a relaunch of our mobile app and website." Barathan highlighted "We are also thrilled to see Capt. Ayman and Ginny appointed in these C-suite roles. Their vast expertise and leadership will be critical as we scale our operations to meet growing passenger demand. Capt. Ayman's commitment to safety, compliance, and operational excellence is unparalleled and Ginny's passion for people and commitment to excellence align perfectly with our vision of creating a dynamic and supportive culture that drives sustainable growth." Ginny added: "I am honored to step into the role of Chief People Officer at Jazeera Airways. It has been a rewarding journey with an incredible team, and I am excited to continue building innovative, people centric solutions that empower our employees and strengthen our culture. Our people are at the heart of everything we do at Jazeera, and I am deeply committed to fostering a workplace where they feel valued, inspired, and equipped to thrive." Capt. Ayman said "It's a privilege to take on this role at such a dynamic time for Jazeera. As we grow and expand into new markets, my priority will be to ensure operational excellence, uphold the highest standards of safety, and drive efficiencies across all areas. I look forward to working with our talented teams to support Jazeera's ambitious vision and deliver an exceptional travel experience to our customers." Barathan further emphasized, "These appointments reinforce our commitment to building the leadership needed for Jazeera Airways' strategic transformation focused on enhanced passenger experience and customer service. With 26 new Airbus aircraft including 18 A320s and 8 A321s on order and growing passenger traffic we are scaling operations, entering new markets, and accelerating our commercial and e-commerce strategy. This growth brings increased complexity, making it crucial to strengthen our leadership team to navigate the expanding fleet and markets." He added, "Aligned with the government's focus on job creation, we also plan to generate almost 1,000 new roles at Jazeera and 5,000 indirect jobs in Kuwait over the next five years, supporting national employment goals while enhancing our operational capabilities and building technical capacity and skillsets in Kuwait." Jazeera Airways currently serves more than 60 destinations and operates 24 aircraft across the Middle East, Europe, and Asia, and is positioning itself for significant expansion and digital transformation in the years ahead. About Jazeera Airways Founded in 2004, Jazeera Airways is a leading low-cost carrier based in Kuwait, serving over 5 million passengers across a network of more than 60 destinations in the Middle East, Central and South Asia, Africa, and Europe. Dedicated to offering affordable, high-quality air travel, Jazeera Airways caters to business, leisure, religious, and weekend travellers, all while maintaining the highest standards of safety and customer service. Jazeera Airways currently operates a modern and efficient fleet of 24 Airbus A320ceo and A320neo aircraft, enabling it to optimize fuel efficiency and reduce environmental impact. 26 new aircraft from its orderbook, 18 A320neos and 8 A321neos are expected to arrive 2027 onwards. The only publicly traded airline on the Kuwait Stock Exchange (Boursa Kuwait), Jazeera Airways was recognized as a Fortune 500 Arabia company and named "Great Place to Work" in 2023. A trailblazer in the aviation sector, Jazeera Airways has introduced several digital initiatives to its customer experience and is one of the first to design, build, and operate its own terminal, Jazeera Terminal 5 (T5), at the Kuwait International Airport.
