Page 234 - MOE ENGLISH PR REPORT - JANUARY 2025

2/3/25, 1:35 PM Abu Dhabi to host ICAO Global Implementation Support Symposium | Times Aerospace

Imag e: ICAO

rgani sed by the Gene ral Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and the International Civil

OAviation Organi zation (ICAO) the event will take place from February 10 to 12, 2025.

It will also mark the launc h of the ina ug ur al edition of the "Global Sustainable Aviation
Marketplace," a signi fic ant UAE ini tiative under the ICAO umbrella, aimed at accelerating global
efforts to produc e alterna tive and low-carbon fuels for the international aviation sector.

The event will bring togethe r over 1,500 participants, including representatives from ICAO's
193 member states, a large num ber of ministers, heads, and directors general specialising in
trans port, aviation, and ene rgy. The agenda also features 150 speakers, including experts,
seni or governm ent offic ials, and CEOs from leading companies in these vital industries.

The accompanying exhi bition will showcase 75 global companies specialising in aviation,

ene rgy, and advanc ed techno logies.

The symposium will be ina ug ur ated by H.E. Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy
and Cha irman of the GCAA Board, and H.E. Salvatore Sciacchitano, President of the ICAO
Counc il.
Skip to ma in content

His Excellenc y Abdul la Bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy and Chairman of the
GCAA, said: " Hosting the UAE of the se major and influential international events in the civil

aviation sector refle cts its pione ering position at both the regional and global levels, and its
cont inuo us commitment to sup porting international efforts to enhance sustainability in this
vital sector." His Excellenc y expressed his hope that these events would contribute to
launc hi ng ne w programs, ini tiatives, and recommendations that support international efforts
to develop the civil aviation sector, enhance its competitiveness and sustainability, and
promote investment in inno vation, technology, and advanced technologies to achieve this
goal.

Salvatore Sciacchi tano , ICAO Coun cil President, said: “ The ICAO Global Implementation

Sup port Symposium (GISS) 2025 will bring together states, industry leaders, and stakeholders
to sha pe the fut ur e of aviation. Thi s symposium will focus on two critical areas transforming
the ind us try: sus taina bility and artificial intelligence, while ensuring the safety and security of
aviation operations . Sus taina bility in aviation goes beyond its environmental impact; it
enc ompasses long -term econo mic viability and operational efficiency. The GISS will explore

the evolving regul atory land scape, global standards, and the safe integration of new
techno logies int o aviation operations.”

Saif Moha mmed Al Suwaidi, Director General of GCAA, said:“ The ho lding of thi s event in Abu
Dha bi refle cts 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
https://www.timesaerospace.aero/news/events/abu-dhabi-to-host-icao-global-implementation-support-symposium 2/7