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6/24/24, 4:46 PM UAE Leads Global Rankings in Air Transport Infrastructure and Quality
According to the recently launched World Economic Forum’s Travel &

Tourism Development Index (TTDI) 2024, the country ranked 1st worldwide

in the "Quality of Air Transport Infrastructure" indicator, and 3rd globally in

both the "Efficiency of Air Transport Services" and "Available Airline Seat

Kilometres - millions/week" indicators.

UAE ranks 1st globally for Air Transport Infrastructure Quality in WEF's Travel

& Tourism Development Index 2024.

In the Middle East and North Africa, the UAE leads in the "Number of

Operating Airlines" and "Air Transport Agreements" indicators.

Moreover, the UAE achieved the global top ranking in the "Quality of Air

Transport" category in the "Global Competitiveness Report 2023" released by

the International Institute for Management Development.

Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of the

General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), highlighted the impressive

performance of the civil aviation sector, attributing it to the UAE's visionary

leadership and strategic directives. He emphasized the sector's vital role in

the national economy and credited the success to continuous investment and

government plans. He acknowledged the contributions of all stakeholders and

expressed the commitment to embracing emerging technologies to enhance

air transport infrastructure and services, aiming to set new industry standards

globally.

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