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4/25/25, 1:34 PM UAE launches 3rd edition of 'Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Aviation Award'
This edition is held in collaboration with the International Civil Aviation

Organisation (ICAO) following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding

between the two entities during the Global Sustainable Aviation Marketplace

(GSAM) event in February.

With a total prize value of one million US dollars, the award seeks to encourage

groundbreaking solutions and research that contribute to the development of

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and the overall advancement of aviation

sustainability.

Speaking on the occasion, Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and

Chairman of GCAA, said, "In line with the guidance of our wise leadership, the

UAE is committed to enhancing its pioneering role in supporting innovation and

achieving a more prosperous and sustainable future for the global aviation sector.

The Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Aviation Award is one of

the UAE's prominent contributions in this context, as it strengthens and drives the

transformation toward more sustainable aviation worldwide."

He continued, "Through this edition of the award, we focus on encouraging

activities and fields of scientific research and innovation, and honouring individuals

and institutions that contribute to the development of sustainable aviation fuel

solutions. We are confident that this award will be a key driver in expanding the

horizons of international collaboration in aviation, supporting our joint efforts

toward achieving a more sustainable and safer world."

Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director-General of GCAA, said that this edition has
been developed to reflect the deep commitment to a better future for the aviation

industry. It aims to stimulate healthy competition among academic, research, and
scientific institutions related to the aviation sector, to produce innovative and

actionable solutions that contribute to the sustainability of this vital industry.

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