The Common Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) of the United Arab Emirates stated the choice by the Supreme Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to determine the GCC Civil Aviation Authority and designate the UAE as its headquarters as a particularly vital one for the area.
Saying that this step displays a transparent strategic path to strengthen Gulf integration within the air transport ecosystem and advance it towards better coordination and harmonisation, the GCCA stated it would create unprecedented development alternatives for the important sector not solely throughout the Gulf but additionally on the worldwide stage.
Calling it a pivotal milestone within the journey of joint Gulf cooperation, Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economic system and Tourism and Chairman of the UAE Common Civil Aviation Authority, stated that the institution of the GCC Civil Aviation Authority represents the unified imaginative and prescient of GCC States to construct an built-in aviation system supporting commerce, tourism, and financial improvement.
“Internet hosting the headquarters of the GCC Civil Aviation Authority strengthens the UAE’s strategic place and reinforces its management in worldwide aviation, whereas highlighting its function in growing the sector throughout the area,” added Al Marri.
“This choice additionally displays the GCC States’ dedication to enhancing integration in strategic sectors, notably civil aviation, supporting the area’s place as a worldwide hub for air transport and logistics, and boosting its competitiveness at each regional and worldwide ranges.”
Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director-Common of the GCAA, stated this choice relies on aligning visions, enhances institutional cooperation amongst civil aviation authorities within the GCC, and helps the sector’s readiness to reply to the quickly evolving international aviation panorama.
Al Suwaidi emphasised that the UAE’s choice because the headquarters displays confidence within the nation’s regulatory experience and institutional capabilities in civil aviation improvement, in addition to its ongoing dedication to supporting joint GCC initiatives.
The GCAA reaffirmed its dedication to offering all essential assist to make sure the success of the GCC Civil Aviation Authority and actively contributing to attaining its aims.
The brand new GCC Civil Aviation Authority goals to raise joint Gulf cooperation in civil aviation by selling legislative and operational harmonisation amongst Member States and supporting the achievement of the best ranges of security, safety, and operational effectivity in international aviation.
