The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) signs an agreement to regulate air transport services between the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Bahrain

Dubai, UAE, October 10, 2017:  In light of the Bahrain Ministry of Transportation and Communications' objective to upgrade all of its services, especially in the air transport sector with the close cooperation between the United Arab Emirates and its sister the Kingdom of Bahrain, the General Civil Aviation Authority witnessed an MOU signing ceremony on Sunday morning, 8th October 2017, between the two countries after a successful round of negotiations hosted by the Kingdom of Bahrain.

HE Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director General of UAE GCAA Expressed his thanks and appreciation to the Kingdom of Bahrain for hosting these important negotiations, noting the importance of the draft agreement, which has been signed and raising the development of air transport services between the two countries as one of the most important air transport markets in the region.”  

On this occasion, HE Mohammed Thamer Al Kaabi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Civil Aviation Affairs said: “that the draft agreement signed with the UAE represents a qualitative leap in the organization and development of air transport services between the two countries for providing legal frameworks that meet the highest aviation security and safety requirements. To create opportunities for cooperation between the airlines of both countries to ensure the provision of distinct air transport services and alternative options for travel for all citizens and residents.”

Furthermore, the UAE delegation thanked HE Eng. Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed, Minister of Transportation and Communications, for his valued support for these negotiations, which had a great impact on achieving these positive results.