November 2023 marked a special milestone for Etihad Airways, as the airline celebrated 20 years since it commenced operations. Etihad was established as the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following a royal decree issued by the late President, Sheikh Khalifa. Etihad Airways has grown to become a world-class airline and one of the Middle East Big Three. Over the last two decades, it has helped redefine air travel in the Middle East, achieving several milestones in the process.