Ghana is seeking technical support from the United Arab Emirates to establish a new national airline, following a recent two-day state visit by Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.
According to a statement from the Ghanaian foreign ministry, the visit focused on exploring potential collaborations in areas including renewable energy, artificial intelligence, education, healthcare, aviation, defence, and labour export.
In a personal social media post on May 13, Ablakwa revealed that UAE companies have committed to investing in Ghana across several sectors such as renewable energy, AI, education, health, aviation, and defence. He also highlighted discussions on two key priorities of President John Mahama’s government: labour export for Ghanaian youth to the UAE and technical assistance for the establishment of a new national airline.
The Ghanaian government recently formed a 10-member task force tasked with developing the business plan and operational framework for the new airline.
Ghana has previously made several unsuccessful attempts to revive a national carrier following the collapse of Ghana Airways in 2004 and Ghana International Airlines in 2010.
