Emirates cabin crew to learn how to spot human traffickers

Front line Emirates Airline staff will be trained in how to spot offenders (Shutterstock)
Updated 05 October 2017
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Emirates cabin crew to learn how to spot human traffickers

DUBAI: Emirates Airline is to train its frontline staff in how to spot the perpetrators and victims of human trafficking.
According to figures published by the National Human Trafficking Hotline there was in excess of 5,000 “potential” human trafficking cases in 2015 and of these, nearly 2,000 involved victims under 18.
Now staffs at Emirates Airline – including cabin crew – are to attend a module that teaches them how to spot traffickers and their victims.

They will also be trained in how to spot other crimes such as drug smuggling and theft.

The course – for Emirates cabin crew and other airport ground staff – starts in October, 2017, a statement issued by the Dubai-based airline confirmed.

The course helps staff to recognize behavioral traits of traffickers and smugglers and how to handle situations where their suspicions are raised.
“Human trafficking is a global problem that affects hundreds of thousands of people worldwide,” said Dr. Abdullah Al Hashimi, divisional senior vice president, Emirates Group Security.
“We have developed this new training module with the aim of helping our staff become more aware and observant of the behavior of potential crime offenders and possible victims of human trafficking.”


Closing Bell: Saudi main index closes in red at 10,847

Updated 25 February 2026
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Closing Bell: Saudi main index closes in red at 10,847

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index dipped on Wednesday, losing 58.51 points, or 0.54 percent, to close at 10,847.93.

The total trading turnover of the benchmark index was SR3.78 billion ($1 billion), as 73 of the listed stocks advanced, while 187 retreated.

The MSCI Tadawul Index decreased, down 7.09 points or 0.48 percent, to close at 1,472.98.

The Kingdom’s parallel market Nomu lost 178.75 points, or 0.77 percent, to close at 22,916.83. This comes as 30 of the listed stocks advanced, while 37 retreated.

The best-performing stock was the Power and Water Utility Co. for Jubail and Yanbu, with its share price surging by 8.47 percent to SR31.24.

Other top performers included Saudi Paper Manufacturing Co., which saw its share price rise by 6.13 percent to SR53.70, and Jamjoom Pharmaceuticals Factory Co., which saw a 4.58 percent increase to SR137.

On the downside, the worst performer of the day was CHUBB Arabia Cooperative Insurance Co., whose share price fell by 5.14 percent to SR17.53.

Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co. and Arabian Internet and Communications Services Co. also saw declines, with their shares dropping by 4.87 percent and 4.43 percent to SR4.88 and SR181.40, respectively.

On the announcement front, Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co. announced its annual financial results for 2025, with sales dropping 3.06 percent year-on-year to SR8.45 billion. The company also recorded a net loss of SR893.86 million.

In a Tadawul statement, the company said the net loss and decline in annual sales were driven by a drop in average selling prices, despite higher sales volumes.