ATM 2024: Emirates, Department of Economy and Tourism to promote Dubai's hub status internationally
Dubai: The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism will jointly work with Emirates Airlines to 'intensify' international efforts to boost the emirate's status as a hub for trade, tourism and investment. This is based on a new agreement reached between the two entities.
The longer-term aim is part of DET and Emirates' commitment to 'achieving the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33'. And 'further enhance the city’s status as a leading destination for business and leisure'.
"A key driver of Dubai’s tourism and wider economic growth has been the city’s international connectivity, propelled by Emirates’ global network and reputation as a leading airline," said Issam Kazim, CEO of Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing. "And we look forward to continuing to work closely with Emirates to make Dubai the best city to visit, live and work in."
As part of the new push, the Dubai entities will promote the emirate's 'robust business ecosystem, strategic location, unparalleled connectivity to key catchment regions, business-friendly policies and processes, ultra-modern infrastructure, and innovation-led economy'.
Corporates, multinational entities, prominent family businesses, and global investors will all be targeted in positioning 'Dubai as an ideal hub for businesses looking to tap into rapidly growing economies'.
Dubai: Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority (RAKTA) and Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) are collaborating with Skyports, a developer of vertiport infrastructure, to introduce air taxi services in the Emirate by 2027, authorities announced at the Arabian Travel Market on Tuesday.
The government entities and Skyports signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a network of vertical ports to connect key attractions across Ras Al Khaimah.
Under the agreement, RAKTA, RAKTDA, and Skyports will collaboratively design, develop, and operate Ras Al Khaimah’s first electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) air taxi ecosystem. Commercial operations are set to commence by 2027, the companies said.
“This project will integrate Skyports’ vertiport infrastructure with RAKTA’s existing transport network, providing fast transport to Ras Al Khaimah’s most popular areas and attractions, including Al Marjan Island, Al Hamra and Jebel Jais, the UAE’s highest peak.
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