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12/19/23, 10:12 AM UAE soars to the top, dominates regional aviation sector
UAE soars to the top, dominates regional aviation sector
Country ranked first among Arab and regional airlines, fifth worldwide

Aviation sector set for strong growth in 2024
The UAE has successfully maintained its leading position in the region and worldwide when it
comes to the efficiency and quality of air transport services. Within the Middle East and North
Africa (MENA) aviation industry, the UAE takes the lead and experiences consistent growth in
the public sector, thanks to hosting major events that significantly contribute to boosting air
traffic. Projections indicate a strong and positive growth trajectory in the aviation sector for
2024, as stated by Kamil Al-Awadhi, International Air Transport Association (IATA) regional
vice-president for Africa and the Middle East.

The UAE’s aviation sector takes the lead

In terms of capacity measured in available seat kilometres (ASKMs), the UAE ranked first
among Arab countries, regionally, and second globally. It also secured the seventh position
globally in terms of air transport service efficiency and the tenth position in the number of
operating airlines, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF)’s 2022 Global
Competitiveness Reports.

Furthermore, the UAE holds the top spot among Arab and regional countries and stands fifth
globally in terms of air transport quality, as highlighted in the IMD World Competitiveness

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