emirates7 - Egypt’s Minister of Civil Aviation, Dr. Sameh Elhefny, recently engaged in discussions with a UAE delegation led by Mohammed Abdullah Al-Salami, Chairman of the Fujairah Department of Civil Aviation and Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Civil Aviation Authority, along with Mohammed Abdulla Lengawi, Director-General of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority. The meeting, held in Cairo, focused on strengthening cooperation in the civil aviation sector.

Key topics included air navigation, airport infrastructure development, and aviation projects in Dubai and Fujairah, underscoring the robust partnership between Egypt and the UAE. According to a statement from Egypt’s Civil Aviation Ministry, the talks were geared towards deepening strategic collaboration and advancing shared interests within the industry.

Discussions also explored opportunities for training and knowledge exchange, particularly leveraging Dubai’s air navigation training centre and introducing specialised programmes utilizing advanced global technologies.

Mohammed Abdullah Al-Salami commended Egypt’s strides in modernizing its civil aviation sector and reiterated the UAE’s commitment to fostering stronger partnerships, highlighting the alignment between Egypt’s development efforts and their shared goals.

Dr. Elhefny emphasized Egypt’s dedication to enhancing aviation infrastructure, encouraging innovation, and integrating sustainability practices as part of the ministry’s comprehensive development strategy. Both parties agreed that continued collaboration reflects the enduring and productive relationship between Egypt and the UAE.