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UAE’s ‘Global Sustainable Aviation Marketplace’

institutionalised as ICAO annual event

Published Tuesday, July 22, 2025 By WAM

The Council of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), during its 235th Session, has

officially adopted the UAE's Global Sustainable Aviation Marketplace (GSAM) as an institutionalised

annual event under ICAO’s official calendar, marking a rare recognition for a state-initiated concept to
evolve into a regular, internationally supported platform.

First launched in Abu Dhabi in February 2025 on the sidelines of the ICAO Global Implementation
Support Symposium (GISS), the GSAM initiative aims to accelerate sustainable practices in global

aviation by bringing together stakeholders from across the ecosystem, including airlines,

manufacturers, regulators and investors, to drive the adoption of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), low-

carbon aviation fuels (LCAF), and climate finance solutions under the ICAO (Finvest Hub).

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

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