Oman’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has inked an air services agreement with Senegal, according to a CAA statement. The accord sets out to systematize technical and operational aspects of air traffic between the two countries, including economic and operational protocols enabling carriers from Oman and Senegal to operate passenger and freight routes between the two countries. The framework also encompasses an appendix scheduling air routes as well as code sharing agreements.

UAE + Iran ink air transport agreement: The UAE and Iran signed an air transport services contract on 22 June to coordinate air transportation between the countries, Reutersreports. The UAE’s Foreign Affairs Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan also met with Iranian Foreign Affairs MinisterHossein Amir-Abdollahian to build on enhancing bilateral cooperation between the two countries and discuss regional issues of mutual interest, WAM reports.

Egypt + India to build on trade ties, eye direct flights: President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and Indian Prime Minister Nardenra Modi upgraded their diplomatic relations yesterday to become “strategic,” according to an Ittihadiya statement. The two discussed yesterday the need for direct flights between Cairo and New Delhi, as well as boosting trade ties and the exchange of strategic goods. The visit follows El Sisi’s trip to India earlier this year, during which the two leaders agreed to strengthen ties on several fronts, including potentially setting up an economic zonefor Indian firms in Egypt.

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