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2/3/25, 2:31 PM 1500 representatives from ICAO member states to gather in Abu Dhabi in February to shape future of civil aviation
This international event will take place from February 10 to 12, 2025, and is expected to attract
wide global participation. The event will bring together over 1,500 participants, including

representatives from ICAO's 193 member states, a large number of ministers, heads, and
directors general specializing in transport, aviation, and energy. The agenda also features 150
speakers, including experts, senior government officials, and CEOs from leading companies in

these vital industries.

The accompanying exhibition will showcase 75 global companies specialising in aviation,
energy, and advanced technologies.

The symposium will be inaugurated by Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and
Chairman of the GCAA Board, and Salvatore Sciacchitano, President of the ICAO Council.

Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of the GCAA, stated: "Hosting the
UAE of these major and influential international events in the civil aviation sector reflects its

pioneering position at both the regional and global levels, and its continuous commitment to
supporting international efforts to enhance sustainability in this vital sector." He expressed his

hope that these events would contribute to launching new programs, initiatives, and
recommendations that support international efforts to develop the civil aviation sector, enhance
its competitiveness and sustainability, and promote investment in innovation, technology, and

advanced technologies to achieve this goal.

Salvatore Sciacchitano, ICAO Council President, said: “The ICAO Global Implementation

Support Symposium (GISS) 2025 will bring together states, industry leaders, and stakeholders
to shape the future of aviation. This symposium will focus on two critical areas transforming the

industry: sustainability and artificial intelligence, while ensuring the safety and security of
aviation operations. Sustainability in aviation goes beyond its environmental impact; it
encompasses long-term economic viability and operational efficiency. The GISS will explore the

evolving regulatory landscape, global standards, and the safe integration of new technologies
into aviation operations.”

Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director General of GCAA, pointed out that “the holding of this
event in Abu Dhabi reflects the UAE's leading position as a strategic partner in the development

of the civil aviation sector and its pivotal role in supporting innovation and enhancing
sustainability in this field. He also emphasised that the launch of the country's initiative, the
"Global Sustainable Aviation Marketplace," adds special significance to the event, as this

initiative aligns with the pressing needs of the international aviation sector to achieve a true
global consensus on low-carbon alternative fuels and work towards boosting their production in

the coming years.”

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