Al Ghaith was appointed CEO to launch flydubai in 2008 before it began operations in 2009. The airline launched 17 routes in 2023, ending the year with a network of 122 destinations in 52 countries. It also carried 13.8 million passengers, an increase of 31% compared to 2022, with a 56% year-on-year increase in passenger numbers on its GCC network and a 36% increase in Europe. It took delivery of 13 new aircraft and ended 2023 with 84 aircraft. flydubai achieved revenue of $3 billion in 2023, with a total profit of $572 million. Al Ghaith has more than 36 years of experience and previously worked at Emirates Airlines.