The Minister for Culture, Arts, and Sports, Hon. Dr. Damas Ndumbaro, held discussions with Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and CEO of Emirates Airlines, on November 15, 2024, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The meeting focused on establishing a partnership in the arts sector to feature Tanzanian films and music on Emirates' world-renowned airline fleet. The leaders also discussed employment opportunities for Tanzanians and explored the possibility of increasing Emirates flights to Tanzania, particularly through Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA). The meeting was attended by various officials, including the Ambassador of Tanzania to the UAE, Hon. Lt. Gen. (Rtd) Yacoub Hassan Mohamed; the Consul General of Tanzania in Dubai, Mr. Omar Hassan Omar; the Director of Arts Development, Dr. Emmanuel Ishengoma; the Executive Secretary of the National Arts Council, Dr. Kedmon Mapana; Acting Executive Secretary of the Tanzania Film Board, Ms. Asha Ngatila; and other senior leaders.