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4/21/25, 5:03 PM World Cargo Symposium 2025 Opens In Dubai, Highlighting Growth And Challenges In Air Cargo

The 18th edition of the World Cargo Symposium 2025 started in Dubai on Tuesday, with

Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline

and Group, in attendance.

The event, organized by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), is taking place

from April 15 to 17 in Dubai. Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, opened the

forum with a keynote speech, where he highlighted that the air cargo industry is at a critical

point.

While it is growing rapidly due to the rise in e-commerce and the need for fast logistics, the

industry also faces challenges such as geopolitical issues, stricter regulations, and the

urgent need to reduce carbon emissions, WAM reported.

He mentioned that the UAE has led one of the most ambitious climate efforts in the global

aviation sector, focusing on sustainable aviation fuel as a key environmental priority. He

highlighted the launch of a national plan to produce 700 million liters of this fuel annually

by 2030.

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