Page 810 - MOE ENGLISH PR REPORT - FEBRUARY 2025 Part 1

2/24/25, 3:03 PM Aviation sector contributes $4.1trln to global economy

An Emirates Airlines plane lands at Dubai International Airport at sunrise in Dubai on October 17, 2023. (Photo by Karim SAHIB / AFP) Image used for
illustrative puropse.
Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri pointed out aviation's essential role in boosting the tourism sector, with
58% of international tourists relying on air travel

Staff Writer, WAM (Emirates News Agency)

February 10, 2025

ABU DHABI - Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of the General Civil Aviation
Authority (GCAA), emphasised the aviation sector's critical role in the global economy, noting that it accounts for
12 to 13 percent of GDP in some countries and supports millions of jobs worldwide.

Speaking on the sidelines of the “ICAO Global Implementation Support Symposium 2025” and the “Global
Sustainable Aviation Marketplace” in Abu Dhabi, Al Marri stated that the aviation sector contributes
approximately $4.1 trillion to the global economy, directly benefiting individuals, families, and communities by
providing job opportunities and promoting economic development.

He also pointed out aviation's essential role in boosting the tourism sector, with 58% of international tourists
relying on air travel. The sector’s efficiency also enables businesses to connect with global markets, facilitates
tourists' access to destinations, and strengthens companies' ability to reach clients and suppliers worldwide.

Al Marri pointed out that aviation helps bridge the gap between remote and underserved areas and urban
centres, improving access to essential services like healthcare and education. It plays a vital role in humanitarian
efforts, such as disaster response and medical evacuations, helping overcome geographical challenges.

https://www.zawya.com/en/business/aviation/aviation-sector-contributes-41trln-to-global-economy-t4w0rw92 1/2