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UAE announces winners of $1 million SMBR Global Aviation Award

• Sunday, September 28, 2025 6:43 PM

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MONTREAL, Canada,28th September, 2025 (WAM) – The UAE announced the winners of the third
edition of the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Aviation Award (SMBR), with a total
prize value of USD 1 million, honoring the main category winners.

On this occasion, Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism and Chairman of the
UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), said: “The SMBR Global Aviation Award embodies the
UAE’s commitment to supporting research and innovation, motivating young talents and research
institutions to develop practical and sustainable solutions that will shape the future of global civil
aviation.”

Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director General of the GCAA, added: “We are proud to host this
reception as a platform to honor innovators and showcase their achievements to global aviation
leaders. The SMBR Global Aviation Award reflects the UAE’s pioneering role in supporting the
aviation industry and enhancing its position as an incubator for initiatives that inspire the world and
advance sustainability.”

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