On April 24th 2024, the Uganda Embassy in Abu Dhabi, together with The Manager, of Government Relations at Uganda Airlines, Mr. Deo Nyanzi, held a meeting with the Director-General of UAE Civil Aviation Authority to discuss approval of a request for Uganda Airlines to operate flights to Abu Dhabi.
“Uganda Airlines is expected to commence operating direct flights from Entebbe to Abu Dhabi. The request was approved but the pre-condition is that they fulfil all required formalities by UAE-CAA.” Uganda’s Ambassador to the UAE, H.E. Zaake Kibedi said, speaking from Abu Dhabi. Amb. Kibedi also revealed that during this working visit to Abu Dhabi, Uganda Airlines is scheduled to meet the top management of Etihad Airlines to discuss the possibility of signing a codeshare agreement.