Karachi, Pakistan – 25 September 2025: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline and Global Partner of the International Cricket Council (ICC), welcomed at its Dubai headquarters the all-women Emirates ICC panel of match officials ahead of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 in India and Sri Lanka.
The panel includes 14 umpires and four match referees from 10 different nationalities. For the first time in history, a Women’s 50-over World Cup will be officiated entirely by women, marking a milestone in cricket’s journey towards gender equality and inclusivity.
Boutros Boutros, Emirates’ Executive Vice President for Corporate Communications, Marketing and Brand, said:
> “As the Official Airline Partner of the ICC, Emirates is proud to support the first all-women team of match officials in this important tournament. This partnership not only connects us with millions of cricket fans but also reflects our shared values of inclusivity, equity, and global engagement.”
Aligned with the theme of empowering women in sports, Emirates also supports the ICC 100% Cricket Future Leaders Programme, which offers global development opportunities for aspiring female leaders, including travel benefits, mentorship, and international learning exchanges.
Emirates’ longstanding partnership with the ICC spans over three decades, making it one of the most established sponsorships in world sport. The collaboration includes:
Branding on ICC umpires’ and referees’ official kits
Transporting match officials worldwide for ICC tournaments
Prominent branding presence at flagship events including the ICC Men’s and Women’s Cricket World Cups, ICC T20 World Cups, ICC Champions Trophy, and ICC World Test Championship Final.
The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, the 13th edition of the tournament, will take place from 30 September to 2 November in India, with Sri Lanka co-hosting select matches
