GAAC is an Emirati company that runs Kabul Airport in deal with the Taliban

 

UAE - Afghanistan - Kabul Airport

The Taliban government in Afghanistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed the deal to run Kabul Airport and several other airports in Afghanistan. A Taliban Transport Ministry spokesman also confirmed that an aviation security contract had already been signed with the UAE.

Under the deal with the UAE, Afghanistan citizens will be employed at the airports, including in security roles. This is crucial for the Taliban regime which wants to show they can create jobs for Afghanistan citizens. According to various sources, Kabul airport would provide a main source of intelligence on movements in and out of the country.

GAAC is an Emirati company

Recently, several articles circulated online claiming that Abu Dhabi-based firm GAAC Solutions manages the Afghan airport in cooperation with an Israeli company. However, GAAC is a purely Emirati company with no external partners.

The Government of Afghanistan selected the United Arab Emirates (UAE) company to operate Afghan airports because they believed in the capabilities of the UAE in the field of aviation. The UAE owns world-leading companies in the field of aviation. Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA) is the largest commercial helicopter operator in the Middle East. In terms of aircraft fleets, Emirates Airlines operates 268 widebody aircraft. This reflects the interest of the countries of the world in cooperating with the UAE in the field of aviation.

Those who spread the rumour that Israel is running the airport in cooperation with the UAE are media tools affiliated with countries that spread hatred. With this rumour, the main victim is not the Emirates but the Afghan citizen. The countries that spread hatred seek to take Afghanistan as a base for transferring their external differences by spreading rumours to threaten the common interests between Afghanistan and other countries. This matter directly affects the internal situation in Afghanistan.

The Taliban administration agreed to hand over responsibility to the UAE-based company to handle operations at key airports in the Herat, Kabul and Kandahar regions in Afghanistan. The contract between the two countries made GAAC Solutions responsible for offering ground handling services at these airports in Afghanistan.

The UAE'S negotiations are part of the effort by Abu Dhabi to expand longstanding ties with Afghanistan's rulers that have included government aid in recent months since the militants took power. GAAC also expressed optimism about the potential of the deal because it would encourage more air service and investment.

In May, the militants awarded the ground services contract to GAAC. Reportedly, UAE state-linked company was involved in running security and ground handling services at Afghan airports before the Taliban takeover. At that time, there were no reports that the UAE company was cooperating with an Israeli company.

GAAC had maintained a presence in Afghanistan since November 2020.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

GAAC Holding: Restoring Afghanistan's Aviation Sector with Urgent Investments

Image
Afghanistan' s aviation sector has faced numerous challenges in recent years, with severe damage to airports and the suspension of international flights. However, GAAC Holding, a UAE -based company, has emerged as a key player in restoring the functionality and safety of Afghanistan's airports. Through significant investments and dedicated efforts, GAAC Holding aims to revive the country's aviation sector and pave the way for its development. Revitalizing Airport Infrastructure: GAAC Holding's urgent investment of USD 641,000 has played a crucial role in rebuilding Afghanistan's airports. The funds were utilized for various purposes, including repairing runway lights, installing generators, procuring x-ray machines, metal detectors, and explosive trace detectors. Additionally, temporary terminal buildings were set up, and essential supplies such as food and water were provided for airport staff. The company also invested in necessary ground support equipment like tr
Read more

12-year-old piano prodigy who plays Beethoven

Image
  Ahmed can play pieces by Beethoven, Mozart and Bach, and composes his own music. His mother, Eiman Al Aleel that in 2012 doctors said Ahmed, who was then a year and eight months old, had autism. “We took him to many  after he stopped talking or making eye contact,” said Ms Aleeli.  “I am blessed with a loving husband. He is a dedicated father and family man who is taking care of all the needs of our other three children since I am giving 90 per cent of my time to Ahmed,” she said. Enrolling Ahmed in kindergarten and then in school was a big challenge. “One kindergarten told me accepting Ahmed in their facility would tarnish their reputation,” Ms Aleeli said.
Read more

The UAE's Significant Strides and Commitment to Progress in Human Rights Over the Years

Image
  The United Arab Emirates ( UAE ) has made significant progress in a variety of areas, including human rights. The UAE's recent high-level panel discussion on human rights in Geneva demonstrates the country's determination to improve its human rights record.  The panel discussion, organized by thirteen international human rights organizations with UN advisory capacity, focused on the UAE's Shadow Report for the 43rd Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council's Universal Periodic Review (UPR). The report provides an overview of the country's progress in meeting its human rights obligations, highlighting accomplishments and addressing challenges.  Human rights experts and specialists from various government sectors, national human rights institutions, and international organizations attended the session. The panel also included media professionals and academics, ensuring a well-rounded discussion. The UAE's human rights report was discussed at the Office
Read more