United Arab Emirates – Airways Aviation, one of the largest aviation and pilot training group’s in the world operating pilot training academies across Europe, the Middle East, Asia/Australia, India and Africa, has shared that it attended the Queensland Exporters Roundtable hosted in the United Arab Emirates by The Hon. Ros Bates MP. The event aimed to reinforce trade and educational ties between Australia and the Gulf region and saw Airways Aviation represented by Rizwan Taj.

• Airways Aviation Dubai showcased its role in contributing to Queensland’s economy by directing students from the GCC region to Australia for full pilot training programs.

• These students and their families generate significant economic value in Australia beyond tuition, including through accommodation, living expenses, and long-term engagement.

• Rizwan Taj raised the ongoing challenges around international student visas, receiving positive responses from Queensland officials on potential institutional support.

Statements

• “A big thank you to Kassem Y. and David Hackett from Trade & Investment Queensland for organizing such a valuable and well-structured roundtable. Events like this strengthen the bridge between Australia and the Middle East and open doors for future growth. From our Airways Aviation Dubai team, we see firsthand how many students choose Australia for training, bringing substantial investment into the Australian economy through education and family spending. It was also a pleasure meeting many officials who reassured us that positive changes are on the way, including stronger support and connections to help us grow further.” stated Rizwan Taj.

• “Thank you Trade and Investment Queensland for inviting Airways Aviation to a round table discussion focused on strengthening trade and investment ties between QLD and the UAE, we were thrilled to participate.” stated Janet Dalby, CEO Australasia and Pacific at Airways Aviation.

Source: Rizwan Taj (Airways Aviation Dubai)