PIA's Al Ain to Turbat flight launch boosts Pakistan-UAE collaboration

May 16, 2024 (MLN): The launch of the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight from Al Ain airport to Turbat, Baluchistan, has opened new avenues for further collaboration between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Ambassador Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, Pakistan’s Envoy to the UAE made these remarks during a side-line meeting with the CEO of Abu Dhabi Airports Elena Sorlini at Al Ain airport today.

In addition to three weekly flights by PIA from Al Ain airport to Pakistan (two to Islamabad and one to Turbat), he stressed that there is a need to enhance the number of flights by including other destinations, especially Peshawar and other major cities.

Ambassador Tirmizi highlighted that Pakistan's strategic location between South Asia and the Middle East offers vast opportunities, especially in tourism for Emiratis and other nationals residing in UAE.

“We are committed to expanding flight connectivity from Al Ain airport to other cities in Pakistan and appreciate the CEO's offer of assistance in this endeavour”, added the Ambassador.

Elena Sorlini - CEO Abu Dhabi Airports thanked the Ambassador and his team for attending the event held to promote flights activities from Al Ain airport and offered her fullest support in increasing the number of flights from Al Ain airport to various cities in Pakistan.

The meeting was also attended by Sultan Al Dhaheri, Senior Vice President Government Relations, Sharifa Al Kathiri, Head of Retail Services and Mahwish Khan, Senior Manager Aviation Development, Abu Dhabi.

Tariq Gulzar, Area Manager PIA, and other senior officials from both sides were also present during the meeting.

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