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UAE’s ‘Global Sustainable Aviation Marketplace’

Institutionalised As ICAO Annual Event

6 days ago

ABU DHABI, (Pakistan Point News - 22nd Jul, 2025) 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 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."

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