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10/2/25, 8:21 AM UAE wins seventh consecutive term on ICAO Council
an electoral victory, but rather a true reflection of the international and regional community's confidence in the
UAE's vision and sound policies for developing the civil aviation sector and initiatives serving the interests of
future generations.

For his part, Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director General of the GCAA, said: "The UAE's seventh consecutive
victory is an achievement we are all proud of, reflecting our solid standing and the trust of the international
aviation community. Since joining the ICAO Council in 2007, the UAE has been a credible and influential voice
in strategic aviation discussions and decisions. We have introduced pioneering initiatives that enhanced the
efficiency and safety of global aviation, including the International Civil Aviation Leaders Program, the AI Lab in
Aviation, and the International Cooperation Program for capacity-building. This success confirms that the UAE
is not just a member of the Council, but a strategic partner in shaping the future of international civil aviation."

This achievement further highlights the leading role of the UAE's aviation sector, which contributes nearly 18%
to the national GDP, provides about one million jobs, and connects the country with more than 304 international
airports worldwide.
In addition, during the ICAO Assembly, the UAE presented a wide range of working papers across technical,
operational, economic, administrative, legal, and environmental domains. These contributions reflected
innovative ideas and initiatives that will play a key role in supporting sector growth and addressing challenges
to its sustainability.

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