Gulf Air: Strengthening Air Links Between Kuwait and the UAE

Gulf Air received the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Kuwait, Dr. Matar Hamed Al-Nuaimi, in a meeting that discussed the close ties between the UAE and Kuwait, and the important role played by direct air connectivity in supporting tourism, business, trade, and enhancing communication between the peoples of the two countries.

Over the past year, Gulf Air significantly expanded its operations in the UAE, tripling its route network from one destination to three, linking Kuwait with Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Al Ain. Gulf Air currently operates 37 weekly flights between Kuwait and the UAE, comprising 23 weekly flights to Dubai, 11 to Abu Dhabi, and three to Al Ain. The airline also maintained its commitment to serving the UAE market amid the unprecedented regional disruptions that affected the aviation sector earlier this year.

Gulf Air CEO Parathan Pasupathy stated, “The UAE is one of our most important regional markets and a core component of Gulf Air’s growth strategy. Over the past year, we expanded our UAE route network from one to three destinations, and continued to increase flight frequencies in line with growing demand. Today, through 37 weekly flights connecting Kuwait with Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Al Ain, we provide our customers with broader travel options, while supporting the strong flow of travel, trade, and tourism between our two countries.”

For his part, Dr. Matar Hamed Al-Nuaimi, Ambassador of the UAE to Kuwait, said, “Relations between the UAE and Kuwait are based on deep historical ties, close fraternal bonds, and established economic and social relationships. Air connectivity plays a vital role in strengthening the rapprochement between our peoples and economies, and in supporting tourism, business, and various areas of cooperation between our two countries.”

He added, “We welcome Gulf Air’s continuous expansion in the UAE, particularly through its routes serving Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Al Ain. This air connectivity and the travel options it provides positively contribute to further developing relations between our two brotherly countries, and we look forward to further growth in these ties in the future.”