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10/17/24, 9:44 AM Aviation sector shines with positive growth indicators on 'UAE Civil Aviation Day' | Emirates News Agency
Mohammed Abdullah Al Salami, Chairman of the Department of Civil Aviation in Fujairah, and Vice Chairman

of the Board of Directors of the GCAA, stated: "UAE Civil Aviation Day is an occasion to celebrate our
achievements and the sector's ability to overcome many challenges, as well as to consider the promising

opportunities that the future holds for this vital sector. We take pride in the Emirate of Fujairah for having

Fujairah International Airport, which is the only airport on the eastern coast of the country and a safe haven for
national and foreign carriers during adverse weather conditions.

We are continuously working on further development to enhance the airport's efficiency and improve its
services to meet the anticipated growth in air traffic over the coming years.

We are committed to continuing innovation and growth, working together toward a brighter, more prosperous,
and sustainable future for civil aviation in the country."

Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director General of the General Civil Aviation Authority GCAA, stated: "On UAE

Civil Aviation Day, we celebrate numerous success stories that have laid the foundation for this thriving sector,

whether in the development of airport infrastructure or the competitive reputation of our national carriers,
along with the growing network of international relations. The country ranks first globally in the number of air

transport agreements, having signed 189 air cooperation agreements so far, which represents more than 90
percent of the countries in the world.

On this day, we reaffirm our determination and commitment, through ongoing collaboration with our partners
in all federal and local entities, as well as with national and foreign airlines operating in the country, to

continue developing strategies that enhance the safety and security of aviation and support efforts toward a
green, low-carbon aviation system, in line with the UAE's future vision for this vital sector.''

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