Dubai International Airport has secured the aerodrome licence from the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA). The GCAA implemented the Aerodrome Interim Licence Extension Programme this year to further enhance safety and operational standards across the UAE airports, it said yesterday. "Through the course of the programme, Dubai Airports complied with regulations and expressed total dedication in raising the performance of its aviation operation facilities, equipment, training systems, procedures and manuals," said Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director-General of GCAA. Keep up with the latest business news from the region with the daily Emirates Business 24|7 newsletter. To subscribe to the newsletter, please click here .