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7/28/25, 3:07 PM UAE’s ‘Global Sustainable Aviation Marketplace’ institutionalised as ICAO annual event - Aletihad News Center

ICAO's decision reflects the country's dedicated efforts to establish the event and secure its formal integration into the

organisation's global calendar.

It reflects the UAE’s growing influence in shaping the future of sustainable aviation and its ability to deliver scalable,
institutional solutions to global challenges.

Minister of Economy and Chairman of the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, said,
"Thanks to the guidance of our wise leadership, the UAE continues to lead the civil aviation sector both regionally and

internationally. This achievement reflects the UAE’s prominent position on the global civil aviation map and reaffirms

its excellence in developing future solutions and creating sustainable and innovative global initiatives that drive the
growth and competitiveness of this vital sector while keeping pace with global development needs."

"We have succeeded in transforming a national idea into a global institutional platform that supports ICAO’s goals and

contributes to building a more efficient and resilient aviation ecosystem, in line with the world’s best practices."

Director-General of the GCAA, Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, stated, "We are proud that the GSAM initiative, once a

national vision, is now a formal ICAO-backed global event. This milestone is a testament to the UAE’s strategic focus

on sustainability and our belief in inclusive, multilateral collaboration to drive progress."

The ICAO Council members praised the UAE’s leadership and vision, noting the UAE has a forward-looking vision in

taking decisive steps towards achieving sustainability and promoting innovation, presenting a model for the world in
how to turn vision into tangible reality.

The initiative was proposed by the UAE in 2024 through its permanent mission to ICAO, with a clear goal: to establish
a global marketplace that connects policy, technology, and finance to support aviation’s transition to net-zero

emissions.

The idea quickly gained traction and was brought to life by a coordinated effort between the UAE General Civil

Aviation Authority, the UAE Permanent Mission team in Montreal, and various local and international partners.

Preparations are now underway for the second edition of GSAM, and the event is expected to attract a wide range of

global participants and serve as a practical forum for advancing ICAO’s Long-Term Aspirational Goal (LTAG) of net-
zero carbon emissions by 2050.

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