Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates airline and Group, met with Assel Zhanassova, Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

The meeting addressed areas of cooperation in aviation, logistics, tourism and trade, as key drivers of economic growth and fundamental pillars for enhancing connectivity between regional and international markets.

Sheikh Ahmed said in a post on X: "It was a pleasure to meet Assel Zhanassova, Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, where we discussed ways to strengthen partnership in the aviation, logistics, tourism and trade sectors, as key drivers of economic growth and essential foundations for enhancing market connectivity."

He added: "The United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Kazakhstan continue to build on their strong relations and shared vision to broaden the horizons of cooperation and maximise economic opportunities, contributing to the achievement of sustainable development and the creation of new opportunities for growth and prosperity in both countries."