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10/1/25, 1:50 PM UAE wins seventh consecutive term on ICAO Council - Aletihad News Center

The elections took place during the 42nd Session of the ICAO Assembly, held in Montreal, Canada, from September

23 to October 3, 2025.

The UAE’s efforts in the international civil aviation sector once again reaffirmed its leading role, distinguished position,
and the trust it enjoys at the global level, as the country secured the majority of votes in the elections, which were

attended by Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism and Chairman of the GCAA Board (Head of

the UAE Delegation), and Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director General of the GCAA (Deputy Head of the
Delegation), alongside ministers and senior officials from ICAO’s 193 member states.

ICAO Council elections are held every three years, where 36 states are elected from among the 193 members,
distributed across three groups: Part I for states of chief importance in air transport, Part II for states contributing most

to the provision of international air navigation facilities, and Part III for states ensuring geographic representation.

Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism and Chairman of the GCAA Board, said: “This renewed

success is a global recognition of the UAE’s journey in civil aviation and a testament to the success of our strategy in
building strong regional and international partnerships. It is the result of the wise directives of our leadership, which

has always placed special importance on this sector, enabling it to keep pace with the remarkable global

developments in aviation.

"The UAE has proven its ability to be an active partner in shaping global civil aviation policies, while contributing

effectively to sustainability, environmental protection, aviation safety and security. This victory affirms our continued
commitment to play a vital role in the sector’s economic landscape, where aviation contributes around 18% to our

national GDP and is expected to grow further in the coming years. We are proud of the trust of ICAO member states

and remain committed to advancing the future of global aviation in line with ICAO’s strategic goals.”

On this occasion, 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: “This seventh consecutive election further cements the UAE’s global leadership in

civil aviation and reflects renewed international confidence in our strategic approach and professional management of
the sector. It is a testament to the wise vision of our leadership and our continued investments in advanced

infrastructure, state-of-the-art airports, aircraft, and the development of highly skilled national talent.

"The UAE’s re-election to the ICAO Council demonstrates the trust we have earned internationally and regionally,

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