In a move that reflects the depth of cooperation between the Arab Republic of Egypt and the United Arab Emirates, El Gouna Film Festival (GFF) is pleased to announce a new and fruitful strategic partnership with Air Taxi Egypt a project established through collaboration between the Egyptian Air Force and Abu Dhabi Aviation, one of the region’s leading aviation companies.
TCM, the advisory arm of Prime Egypt, joins the partnership with Abu Dhabi Aviation within the framework of the project, alongside Invisible Media House, the initiative’s creative and marketing partner.
Under this collaboration, Air Taxi Egypt will serve as a domestic air transport provider during the 8th edition of El Gouna Film Festival (GFF), taking place from October 16 to 24, 2025. The company will transport guests, official invitees, participating artists and Arab photographers and influencers, between Cairo and El Gouna, ensuring the highest standards of professionalism, punctuality, safety, and comfort.
Mr. Mahmoud AlHai Al Hameli, Chief Executive Officer of Abu Dhabi Aviation Group of companies, stated: “We are proud to be part of this prestigious cultural and artistic event that merges creativity with a forward-looking vision. Our partnership with the El Gouna Film Festival (GFF) comes in parallel with the launch of Air Taxi Egypt, a pioneering step toward introducing advanced and sustainable air mobility to the region, showcasing the convergence of art and technology in a refined, progressive manner. The Air Taxi Egypt project is not merely a means of transportation but a futuristic vision for smart urban mobility, aiming to introduce local and international communities to the latest aerial transport solutions developed by our group. It underscores the role of such innovations in serving societies, enhancing quality of life, and supporting major cultural and artistic events that reflect the region’s bright and civilized image.”
Mr. Amr Mansi, Executive Director and Co-Founder of El Gouna Film Festival (GFF, stated: “We are delighted to partner with Air Taxi Egypt and Invisible Media House. This collaboration is a significant enhancement for El Gouna Film Festival, reinforcing the reputation of El Gouna and Egypt as premier cultural, touristic, and economic destinations in the region. It embodies our ongoing commitment to elevating the guest experience for guests, artists, and creators from around the world, while strongly underscoring Egypt’s positive global image as a centre for creativity, art, and progress.
This partnership stands as a pioneering model of integration between the aviation and creative industries, reaffirming that cooperation between Egypt and the UAE extends beyond economics to encompass art, innovation, and future-making.
