UAE - Antigua Direct Flights Take Off in 2027
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Khaleej Times: "The Caribbean just got closer"
Major milestone for UAE–Caribbean connectivity
I’m honored to share that I’ve been appointed Deputy Chairman of Antigua and Barbuda’s National Working Committee — working alongside the Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Transportation and Investment, Hon. Henry Charles Fernandez, who chairs this initiative.
Read the full article in Khaleej Times: Click here
Together, we’re overseeing the new UAE–Antigua direct flights (launching 2027), with onward links across the Eastern Caribbean.
The impact?
⏱ 18–24 hours → just 13–14 hours
For UAE-based investors, entrepreneurs, and travelers: the Caribbean just got a whole lot closer.
Why this matters:
Tourism: 365 beaches, Sailing Week, English Harbour, now direct
Investment: Seamless access to Antigua’s CBI programme for HNWIs
Innovation: Fintech, blockchain, digital nomads × UAE leadership
Current Gulf visitors are a fraction of real demand. Direct flights unlock high-spend tourism, business delegations, and regulatory collaboration.
As Deputy Chairman, I’ll focus on stakeholder coordination + aligning aviation logistics with investment goals — under Minister Fernandez’s leadership. Let’s build this corridor through shared ambition.
The future of UAE–Eastern Caribbean relations takes flight in 2027.
