Sir Tim Clark

In 2011, the Honorary Doctorate was awarded to Sir Tim Clark, President of the world-famous Emirates Airline.

Tim was bestowed with an Honorary Doctorate award for his exceptional long-term contribution to the development and growth of the aviation industry in the UAE and his commitment to humanitarian and charitable causes.

Tim joined Emirates Airline in 1985 as the Head of Airline Planning and in 2003 took over as President. He has contributed greatly to the development of Emirates Airlines from a two aircraft operation, to it now being one of the world’s largest and most profitable network carriers.

He helped to found, and is Chairman of, the Emirates Airline Foundation which is committed to humanitarian and charitable causes and aims to improve the quality of life for children worldwide including access to food, medicine, housing and education.

At the ceremony, Tim gave an inspirational speech to graduates encouraging them to “keep the passion”, and to work hard.

Since receiving the honorary graduate from MDX Dubai, Sir Tim has remained as President of Emirates and has been awarded numerous honours, including CAPA Airline Executive of the Year in 2022 for his individual influence on the aviation industry, strategic thinking, and innovative direction for the growth of Emirates and the industry.

In 2023, Future Travel Experience presented him with its first-ever FTE Visionary Award in recognition of his influence in shaping the industry; and Air Transport World presented Tim with the Lifetime Achievement Award.