Dubai: As part of its efforts to enhance Emiratisation in the local civil aviation sector in the UAE, a General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) delegation has collaborated with the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), to conduct a benchmarking study. The aim of the study is to showcase the US Administration’s experience in attracting young talent to work in civil aviation and promote a general interest in aviation among emerging generations. The UAE delegation was headed by the Assistant Director-General, Strategy and International Affairs, Laila Ali Hareb Al Muhairi, and included Salem Al Shamsi, Manager, External Affairs, and Shahid Qadeer, Senior Specialist Strategy and Performance.