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General Civil Aviation Authority
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was established in 1996 by Federal Cabinet Decree (Law 4) to regulate Civil Aviation and provide designated aviation services with emphasis on safety and security and to strengthen the aviation industry within the UAE and its upper airspace. The main office is located in Abu Dhabi and the regional office is located in Dubai to serve the northern Emirates. The GCAA, which is the sole authority for the control and regulation of civil aviation in the UAE, is responsible for the provision of en-route air navigation services and all aspects of flight safety. In late 2009, the GCAA opened its new Air Navigation Centre, The Sheikh Zayed Centre, which is considered the largest and busiest air traffic management facility in the Middle East as well as one of the world's most technically advanced centres in terms of its design. Memberships * The United Arab Emirates, represented by GCAA, is an active member of the C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansoori
Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori is an Emirati engineer who was the Minister of the Economy of the United Arab Emirates from 2008 until 2020. Biography Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori holds a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering and management systems from Arizona State University. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori was Minister of Communication (...-2004), Minister of Transport and Communication (2004-2006), and Minister of Governmental Sector Development (2006-2008). Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori was appointed Minister of the Economy in a cabinet reshuffle on 17 February 2008. Part of his program as Minister is to reduce the country's dependence on oil revenues. In March 2015, the Ministry of Economy allowed full ownership of foreign companies in the country's free zones. In November 2018, he laid out his strategy to strengthen ties between the UAE and Latin American countries, while maintaining a strong bilateral trade strategy with China. By virtue of his ministership, he is al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dubai
Dubai (, ; ar, دبي, translit=Dubayy, , ) is the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the capital of the Emirate of Dubai, the most populated of the 7 emirates of the United Arab Emirates.The Government and Politics of the Middle East and North Africa. D Long, B Reich. p.157 Established in the 18th century as a small fishing village, the city grew rapidly in the early 21st century with a focus on tourism and luxury, having the second most five-star hotels in the world, and the tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa, which is tall. In the eastern Arabian Peninsula on the coast of the Persian Gulf, it is also a major global transport hub for passengers and cargo. Oil revenue helped accelerate the development of the city, which was already a major mercantile hub. A centre for regional and international trade since the early 20th century, Dubai's economy relies on revenues from trade, tourism, aviation, real estate, and financial services. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
