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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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