Joint Press Release Ahead of Launch of Emirates’ New Dubai-Helsinki Route
Umer Jamshaid | Published September 03, 2026 | 02:00 PM
HELSINKI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 03rd Sep, 2026) On Monday, 31st August 2026, the UAE Embassy in Helsinki, in cooperation with Emirates, organized a promotional event titled “Bridging Dubai and Helsinki with Emirates” at Solo Sokos Hotel Pier 4 in Helsinki, to celebrate the upcoming launch of Emirates’ new Dubai-Helsinki route.
The Emirates’ new route service introduces:
- The only year-round, non-stop, direct link between Finland and the UAE.
- Expanded opportunities for international leisure and corporate travelers.
- Reinforcement of strong bilateral relations between the UAE and Finland, built on mutual interests in areas such as renewable energy, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, advanced technology, education, space, and sustainable development.
Key Highlights:
As the UAE is already Finland's largest export market in the Gulf region, with non-oil bilateral trade standing at almost US$579 million in 2025, this daily non-stop service to Helsinki will unlock further opportunities for Finnish businesses to connect with the UAE and global markets.
Speakers:
The event was opened with an introductory speech by Amna Fikri, Ambassador of the UAE to Finland and Estonia, highlighting recent progress in bilateral relations, notably through this new route, which is a testament to the strength and continuity of the UAE-Finland partnership.
This was followed by speeches from:
- Omran Sharaf, UAE Assistant Foreign Minister for Advanced Science and Technology.
- Sakari Puisto, Minister of Economic Affairs of Finland.
Key Takeaways from Speeches:
- Sharaf emphasized the new route's role in improving connectivity, boosting bilateral trade flows, strengthening tourism, and other people-to-people ties.
- Puisto highlighted the new route's potential to further strengthen commercial ties between the UAE and Finland across key strategic sectors.
Presentations:
Following the opening speeches, a detailed presentation on the new flight route was given by Pierfrancesco Carino, Vice President of Emirates’ Commercial Operations in North and West Europe. Kawthar Alkharoossi, Head of Investments Supports & Inducement at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, then presented on investment opportunities in the UAE.
Networking Session:
The event concluded with an open discussion and networking session among participants, including representatives from government institutions, local authorities, businesses, the hospitality and travel industries, and the diplomatic community.