Global Outlook

 Afghanistan signed the third and final major contract for running Afghanistan's airports with the United Arab Emirates' GAAC Holding on Thursday because the Taliban administration seeks to expand international flights. According to Ghulam Jelani Popal, deputy head of Afghanistan's Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation, the contract, signed between the Civil Aviation Authority of Afghanistan and GAAC, would run for 10 years. With the help of this agreement, the key airports in Afghanistan are expected to attract international flights. The contract also aims to ensure the safety and security of air navigation in Afghanistan. Afghanistan needed extra support for major foreign airlines to resume full service in the country. The contract is seen as crucial to reviving Afghanistan ’s shattered economy and helping the Taliban authorities ease their isolation from the outside world. GAAC also aims to ensure the safety of passengers and air navigation.  The success of GAAC Holdi...