The UAE has achieved top rankings globally in various competitive indicators related to the civil aviation sector. It ranked first in the “Quality of Air Transport Infrastructure” index and third in indicators such as “Efficiency of air transport services” and “Number of seats for international flights departing weekly/in kilometres.” In the Middle East and North Africa region, the country also ranked first in indicators like “Number of operating airlines” and “Air transport agreements.”
Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Civil Aviation Authority, credited the wise leadership and their directives for the sector’s success. He emphasized the importance of continuous investment, modern technology adoption, and service improvement to maintain the country’s competitive edge in the aviation industry.
Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director General of the General Authority of Civil Aviation, highlighted the efforts made by the authority and its partners to enhance the sector’s infrastructure, expand partnerships, and connect with new markets. He expressed commitment to ongoing improvement and development to uphold the UAE’s position as a major hub for travel and tourism regionally and internationally.