Aayal QureshiAmbassador Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, Pakistan’s envoy to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), emphasized the need to increase flight connectivity between Al Ain Airport and major Pakistani cities, particularly Peshawar. During a meeting with CEO Elena Sorlini of Abu Dhabi Airports at Al Ain Airport, Ambassador Tirmizi highlighted the strategic location of Pakistan between South Asia and the Middle East, which presents significant opportunities for tourism, especially for Emiratis and other UAE residents.
The recent launch of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flights from Al Ain Airport to Turbat, Balochistan, has opened up collaboration possibilities. Currently, PIA operates three weekly flights from Al Ain Airport to Pakistan (two to Islamabad and one to Turbat). However, Ambassador Tirmizi expressed the need to expand flight options to include other destinations, emphasizing Peshawar and other major cities.
Elena Sorlini, CEO of Abu Dhabi Airports, expressed her support for increasing flight operations from Al Ain Airport to various cities in Pakistan. The meeting also included other officials from both sides, further strengthening the commitment to enhance air connectivity between the two countries.
