Doha: Qatar continues to positively impact countries across the globe to attain sustainable growth rates and business relations, which comes as a result of the burgeoning civil aviation sector, said Essa Abdulla Al Malki, Permanent Representative of Qatar to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
In a recent tweet, Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) stated that the sector stimulates trade and development. Underlining the significance of air transport in sustainable enhancement, Al Malki pointed out that the mode of transport supports economic recovery. This comes in a statement given to the Arab Aviation Magazine.
He said that even during pivotal moments including crisis, the services such as cargo, aid, and other important operations take place effectively providing all resources around the world.
Operating from the Middle Eastern region, the wide range of air services helps in the growth of the economy and sustainability, he said. “Building the capabilities and skills of human resources in this field makes it one of the most significant economic incentives for the Arab countries at the present time.”
However, he noted that the aviation industry plays a crucial role in providing work opportunities and increasing incomes from revenues and taxes, among other benefits, as the industry impacts sustainability and better living conditions for millions in Arab region.
In line with Qatar National Vision 2030, Al Malki said that the Arab member states of ICAO are involved in carrying out the desired goals and plans of action. The official highlighted that the industry performed well and withstood challenges eventuated by the pandemic and its repercussions.
Al Malki said: “The global guidelines issued by ICAO to confront these challenges, as well as the government’s directions and policies in our countries, were sufficient to give impetus and a new start to the civil aviation sector and safe and sustainable operation through safety, public health, economic and financial measures.”
Addressing these issues, the official said that necessary steps were implemented by the aviation team in order to manage safety, security, and health risks.
He also said that the Arab countries are poised to focus on air services diligently, enabling operations to run smoothly and reflecting on a positive economic results and investment activities between countries that signed the “open skies” agreements.
