Introduction Dubai World Central’s Al Maktoum International Airport is a major air transport facility in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The airport is relatively new, having been commissioned in October 2013. In this paper, the author is will critically review this important fixture of global trade in Dubai. Among others, the mission statement and strengths of the organization will be analyzed in this essay. The author of this paper holds that the airport is crucial to the region’s participation in international trade. Mission and SWOT Analysis of Al Maktoum International Airport A Review of Al Maktoum’s Mission Statement The mission of this organization is to be a major player in the future development of Dubai. It intends to achieve this role by becoming a hub of international commerce (Sinclair par. 4). The company’s mission statement is in line with Dubai Airports’ objective of creating world-leading air transport facilities. The aim of such developments is to enhance the prosperity of this region. Dubai World Central aims at becoming the focal point of aviation and logistics in Dubai. In addition, the airport seeks to serve the wider Arab world, including the entire Middle East, Africa, the Indian sub-continent, and the Commonwealth of Independent States (Hypanchal par. 2). SWOT Analysis Strengths Al Maktoum International Airport exhibits several internal strengths. Such attributes have influenced the success of the company in spite of the fact that it is a young business organization. Chief among the strengths of this company is the strategic location of the airport. As a country, Dubai is strategically located in the world’s geographical outlay. Consequently, the location of Al Maktoum Airport in relation to its operations falls within a competitively strategic location. Dubai is a critical connection point between the West and the East (Dubai World Central par. 3). The strategic location is significant given that a lot of international trade is conducted through Dubai. The location is especially important to the emerging economies of the Middle East, South Asia, and North Africa. Al Maktoum has some of the best airport fixtures and facilities in the world. The complete first phase of the facility has the capacity to handle 600,000 tons of goods per annum. It has a 4.5 km runway that can accommodate the latest model of A380 aircraft. It also operates 24 hours a day (Dubai World Central par. 6). In addition, the airport has state-of-the-art communication towers. The management has also made arrangements for line maintenance services. It has fully equipped fire stations and other ultra-modern airport facilities. The airport provides passengers with more schedules and route choices than other facilities in the region and in the world. Such services make it the favorite of international passengers. In addition, the customers are provided with complete travel package services. The combination of facilities, location, and quality of services gives the airport an unprecedented competitive edge over regional and global air transport facilities. Weaknesses Al Maktoum International Airport operates in a cross-board domestic and international market. To this end, the company is competing with other world leadi