Page 550 - MOET ENGLISH PR REPORT - OCTOBER 2025 (Part 2)

UAE Civil Aviation Day reaffirms country’s leadership in global aviation industry

Story by RM / ES
• 1d •
4 min read

ABU DHABI, 6th October, 2025 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates celebrates the “UAE Civil
Aviation Day”, building on a series of remarkable achievements by the national aviation sector

and its pivotal role as one of the key contributors to the global aviation industry.
This year marks a special milestone following the UAE’s seventh consecutive election to the

Council of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), a renewed affirmation of the
country’s influential presence in shaping the future of international civil aviation policies.

During the first eight months of 2025, UAE airports welcomed around 102.9 million passengers,

recording a 5.3 percent growth compared to 97.9 million passengers during the same period in
2024, a reflection of the sector’s sustained growth and strong competitiveness.

“This year marks another chapter for the UAE’s aviation sector, with milestones that resonate

on the global stage. Across the UAE, our airports continue to expand and deliver world-class
services to travellers worldwide," H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of

Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA), Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and Chief
Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, and a member of the GCAA Board of Directors, stated..

He added, "In Dubai, home to some of the busiest airports in the world, the scale of operations
at Dubai International and Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International reflects the strength

of our aviation system and its capacity to embrace future growth. Through continued
investment in innovation and smart infrastructure, we are reinforcing Dubai’s leadership in civil

aviation, enhancing the UAE’s global competitiveness, and ensuring the sector’s long-term
sustainability.”

Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism and Chairman of the GCAA Board,
said, “This Civil Aviation Day is particularly meaningful as it coincides with another key
milestone for our aviation sector. The UAE’s re-election to the ICAO Council for a seventh

consecutive term demonstrates the international recognition of our leadership, strategic vision,

and continued investment in national talent, infrastructure, and global partnerships. We take

https://www.msn.com/en-ae/news/other/uae-civil-aviation-day-reaffirms-country-s-
leadership-in-global-aviation-industry/ar-AA1NVUMF