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He also noted that the organisation had received $25 million from member states to

enhance capacity building and support the implementation of international standards,

stressing the importance of directing these resources according to the priorities and

needs of the sector to ensure maximum benefit. Sciacchitano highlighted the role of

emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence, in reshaping the regulatory and

operational landscape and called for these technologies to be directed to serve the future

of aviation.

In conclusion, he emphasised the need to intensify efforts to address climate change and

enhance environmental sustainability, referring to the recently agreed global framework

for aviation fuel to support achieving the sector's environmental goals. He added, “We are

committed to moving forward in this direction and implementing the agreed-upon goals to

contribute to achieving carbon neutrality in the sector.”

On the first day, an agreement was signed between the UAE General Civil Aviation

Authority and the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) to cooperate on the

"Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Aviation Award," which aims to

support scientific research and development in alternative fuel production, a critical

component for the future sustainability of the aviation sector. The award is valued at one

million dollars and will be distributed to winners from research centers, universities, and

educational institutions.

The agreement was signed by Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director General of the UAE
General Civil Aviation Authority, and Mr. Juan Carlos Salazar, Secretary General of ICAO.

The signing ceremony was attended by Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy
and Chairman of the GCAA, and Salvatore Sciacchitano, President of ICAO.

In addition, five international commitments were announced to enhance the future of civil

aviation, including:

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