Home Transport Aviation UAE, Austria sign air transport services deal This agreement paves the way for closer ties between the two countries and a rise in trade exchange due to bolstered air transport services by Gulf Business July 12, 2023 Image: WAM The UAE has signed an air transport services agreement with Austria in Vienna. The agreement, which aims to boost air transport ties between the two nations, was signed on behalf of the Emirates by Hamad Al Kaabi, UAE Ambassador to the Republic of Austria, and on the Austrian side by Peter Launsky Tieffenthal, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the state news agency, WAM, reported. Agreement to strengthen UAE-Austria relations Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, director-general of the General Civil Aviation Authority, said, “The signing of this agreement will enhance the distinguished relations between our two countries, create new opportunities for trade, support the operations of national carriers, enhance private sector partnership, and encourage economic competition.” UAE signs air transport services agreement with Austria#WamNews https://t.co/j6mn0hmDCy pic.twitter.com/aPt7AgC0GP — WAM English (@WAMNEWS_ENG) July 11, 2023 Ambassador Al Kaabi stated, “This agreement paves the way for strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries and increasing trade exchange, especially in light of the expected rise in reciprocal flights and the bolstered air transport services network, which will benefit transport companies in both countries and support the tourism sector.” Tags air transport Austria UAE 0 Comments You might also like Flying Taxis: How Archer aims to revolutionise travel in the UAE UAE to announce petrol, diesel prices for January; will rates drop in 2024? How REITs are unlocking the potential of UAE real estate GCC region M&A blazes trail as global deals decline