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Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of the Department of Municipalities and Transport – Abu Dhabi,
and a member of the GCAA Board of Directors, stated: “The UAE’s re-election to the ICAO Council
for the seventh term underscores the international recognition of our balanced approach to
aviation sector development, providing a safe and sustainable environment for air transport. It also
affirms the success of our strategies in investing in national talent and advanced aviation
infrastructure. This continuous achievement reflects the confidence of our regional and
international partners, as well as our active role in supporting the development of civil aviation
standards, ensuring sustainable growth, safety, and security worldwide.”
Sheikh Khalid Bin Isam Al Qasmi. Chairman of Sharjah Department of Civil Aviation and a member
of the GCAA Board of Directors, stated: “This victory highlights the UAE leadership’s strategic vision
and the careful planning that has made our civil aviation sector a model for the region and the
world. 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 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

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