Badr Abbas, Divisional Senior Vice President at Emirates SkyCargo, said the new route reflects shifting global trade patterns. “Our freighter service to Toronto is an important milestone as we continue to strategically expand our fleet and network in line with evolving trade corridors,” he said. He added that exports from Canada to the UAE have been rising steadily, growing 24 per cent year-on-year between 2023 and 2024, driven by strong bilateral ties and improved air connectivity. The new service will depart from Dubai World Central every Friday, stopping in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol before continuing to Toronto. On the return leg, the aircraft will fly directly back to Dubai. Why Amsterdam The Amsterdam stop is strategically significant. It allows Emirates SkyCargo to connect shipments between Canada and Europe, effectively linking three major markets — the UAE, EU and Canada — on a single route.…