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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.

Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of the General Civil Aviation Authority
(GCAA), 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.”

Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director-General of the GCAA, 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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