UAE ranks 1st globally in Air Transport Quality

The UAE has emerged as a leader in various global competitiveness indicators within the civil aviation sector.

According to the World Economic Forum’s Travel & Tourism Development Index 2024, the country ranked 1st worldwide in the "Quality of Air Transport Infrastructure" indicator, and 3rd globally in "Efficiency of Air Transport Services" as well as "Available Airline Seat Kilometres - millions/week" indicators.

The UAE is also ranked 1st in the Middle East and North Africa region for the "Number of Operating Airlines" and "Air Transport Agreements" indicators.

Meanwhile, in the Global Competitiveness Report 2023 released by the International Institute for Management Development, the UAE achieved the global top ranking in the "Quality of Air Transport" category .

Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy and Chairman of the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), said, "As a fundamental pillar of our national economy, the civil aviation sector's success affirms the quality and effectiveness of our government plans, which focus on continuous investment and reinforcing our leadership across various key development areas."

He noted that every stakeholder in the UAE's civil aviation community played a part in these achievements.

It inspires us to push boundaries and embrace emerging technologies to further develop air transport infrastructure and services, setting new benchmarks for the industry worldwide, Bin Touq added.

Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director-General of GCAA, expressed his pride in this achievement, which he said reflects the efforts made by the GCAA in collaboration with its strategic partners in federal and local government entities, as well as the national carriers and all companies and institutions operating in the sector.

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