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6/24/24, 4:35 PM UAE ranks 1st globally in Air Transport Infrastructure Quality and Air Transport Quality – The Gulf Time Newspaper
UAE ranks 1st globally in Air Transport

Infrastructure Quality and Air Transport Quality

ABU DHABI/WAM

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

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 the 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 region, the UAE leads in both 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), stated, “The outstanding performance of the civil aviation sector in global competitiveness

indicators showcases the forward-thinking vision and strategic directives of our wise leadership. This
progress underlines our commitment to fostering growth and enhancing the competitiveness of this crucial
sector both regionally and globally. 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 this achievement.
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