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9/30/25, 4:45 PM UAE announces winners of $1 million SMBR Global Aviation Award
supporting research and innovation, motivating young talents and research

institutions to develop practical and sustainable solutions that will shape

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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."

The winners in the Academic Research and Development category were

from universities in Brazil, the United States, and Kazakhstan, while the

winner in the Research Institutions category was the German Aerospace

Center (DLR) in Germany.

Launched in 2016, the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global

Aviation Award is organized every three years in cooperation with ICAO.

The third edition focused on research and development in sustainability,

particularly sustainable aviation fuel solutions, aligning with international

efforts to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, and reflecting the UAE's role in

innovation and global collaboration.

The UAE marked a prominent presence yesterday at the 42nd Assembly of

the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) through an official

statement delivered by Abdulla Al Marri during the plenary session.

In his statement, he emphasised that aviation is not merely a means of

transport, but a bridge for human communication and a symbol of

openness among nations. He highlighted that, under the guidance of the

UAE's leadership, aviation has become a cornerstone of the country's

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