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10/1/25, 1:51 PM UAE wins seventh consecutive term on ICAO Council
Continuous investment in national talent and advanced infrastructure has

strengthened the country's position on the international stage. It also

represents the confidence of ICAO member states in the UAE's influential

role in promoting regional and international cooperation and contributing

to civil aviation policies that ensure safety, sustainability, and technological

advancement of the sector."

Eng. Sheikh Salem bin Sultan bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Chairman of the

Department of Civil Aviation-Ras Al Khaimah and a member of the GCAA

Board of Directors, stated: "The UAE's continues success in securing a seat

on the ICAO Council underscores the international community's recognition

of the country's role in supporting the safety and efficiency of the global

civil aviation system, and highlights its ongoing investment in developing

national talent and modern air transport infrastructure. It also reflects

international appreciation for the vital role the UAE plays, as well as for its

continuous initiatives and efforts that support the growth and

advancement of the future of civil aviation."

Mohammed Abdullah Al-Salami, Chairman of the Fujairah Civil Aviation

Authority and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Civil

Aviation Authority, extended his congratulations to the UAE wise

leadership, the GCAA Board of Directors, and all those working in the civil

aviation sector in the UAE on this remarkable achievement. He stated that

this reflects the UAE's growing stature as a key diplomatic and strategic

partner, capable of making effective contributions to the organization's

committees and initiatives aimed at enhancing safety, sustainability, and

development within the global air transport system, and also praised the

UAE's competent and professional representation. He added that the UAE's
success is not merely an electoral victory, but rather a true reflection of the

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