Samarkand International Airport (SKD) has welcomed its inaugural direct flight from Dubai operated by UAE national carrier – flydubai. A delegation led by flydubai’s Chief Executive Officer – Ghaith Al Ghaith – was welcomed by Gairat Nematov, Chief Executive Officer at Air Marakanda – the company operating SKD – and other senior local officials. Gairat Nematov, General Director of airport management company, Air Marakanda LLC, said: “The opening of a new route connecting Samarkand to Dubai will have a positive impact on the entire Samarkand region. Cooperating with our valued partners at flydubai, we have established a direct link between