Business | Aviation
RAK to set up air cargo service firm
The Civil Aviation Department here announced on Thursday it will set up an air cargo service company and construct a new cargo terminal at the Ras Al Khaimah International Airport.
- By Nasouh Nazzal, Staff Reporter
- Published: 00:52 February 1, 2008
Ras Al Khaimah: The Civil Aviation Department here announced on Thursday it will set up an air cargo service company and construct a new cargo terminal at the Ras Al Khaimah International Airport.
Shaikh Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, who is head of the Civil Aviation Department, said, "The setting up of the new air cargo service company will be commenced soon, following the steps of other emirates."
He was speaking yesterday during the third annual general meeting of the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism and Cargo Agents Business Group (RAKTAG).
Shaikh Salem said the Department of Civil Aviation is working hard to organise the performance of the emirate's base of travel agents, tour operators and cargo agents.
More from Aviation
More from Business
Business Editor's choice
-
Do unemployment figures flatter to deceive?
Jobseekers and recruiters give out mixed signals ranging from optimism to downright despair even as official data show recovery
-
Banks can increase their share
Longer opening hours, more locations outside cities and lower charges can help
-
Geepas idea blossomed in Dubai
The journey led from a small shop in Bahrain to a $1.27b company in the UAE
