In this episode of IFATCA Spotlight, host Thorsten Raue interviews Maitha Alobeidli, a senior air traffic control officer in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). They discuss the Emirates Aviation Association, the role of women in air traffic control, the challenges of managing air traffic, and the upcoming IFATCA Global Conference in 2025.

Maitha shares her journey into aviation, the training process for air traffic controllers in the UAE, and the importance of community and recognition within the profession.