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UAE ranks 1st globally in Air Transport Infrastructure Quality

and Air Transport Quality

Emirates News Age… . 17d ago
ABU DHABI, 6th June, 2024 (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."

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