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IATA and UAE GCAA Sign MoU on Safety

IATA and UAE General Civil Aviation Authority sign Memorandum of Understanding recognizing the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) as an acceptable means of compliance with GCAA regulations to complement their safety oversight function.

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Interview with EgyptAir CEO

Captain Ahmed Adel, Chairman and CEO of EgyptAir Holding Company shares his views on regional challenges, gender diversity, environmental sustainability and what's coming ahead for EgyptAir.

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IATA expands training network with new Training Center in the Gulf

IATA courses will be offered starting January 2020 at the new IATA Training Center in Dubai, UAE as part of IATA's commitment to upskill aviation professionals in the region.

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Passenger experience at the heart of the new King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah

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Securing Air Service Levels for Zimbabwe

IATA DG Alexandre de Juniac met with Zimbabwe’s President, Emmerson Mnangagwa to discuss the contribution of aviation to the country’s economy and development, and the need to find a solution for the release of USD196 million in revenues owed to airlines and ensuring current levels of air transport services for Zimbabwe.

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New Regional Training Partner in Middle East

IATA signed an agreement with the Prince Sultan Aviation Academy (PSAA) to become a Regional Training Partner (RTP) in Africa and Middle East region, joining nine other RTPs. This partnership will help to address the growing demand for training in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the region.