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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.”

The agenda of the international event will also include the participation of prominent officials from
around the world, including Barbara Creecy, Minister of Transport of South Africa, Viliame
Rogoibulu Gavoka, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism & Civil Aviation of Fiji, Chief
Ndlaluhlaza Ndwandwe, Minister for Public Works and Transport of Eswatini, Alhaji Fanday Turay,
Minister of Transport and Aviation of Sierra Leone and Abdul Wahab Teffaha Secretary General of
the Arab Air Carriers Organization (AACO), along with other international speakers representing
government agencies, major companies, and academic institutions specializing in aviation, energy,
sustainability, and technology.

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