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encompasses long-term economic viability and operational efficiency. The GISS

will explore the evolving regulatory landscape, global standards, and the safe

integration of new technologies into aviation operations.”

Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director General of GCAA, pointed out that “the

holding of this event in Abu Dhabi reflects the UAE's leading position as a strategic

partner in the development of the civil aviation sector and its pivotal role in
supporting innovation and enhancing sustainability in this field. He also

emphasised that the launch of the country's initiative, the "Global Sustainable

Aviation Marketplace," adds special significance to the event, as this initiative

aligns with the pressing needs of the international aviation sector to achieve a true

global consensus on low-carbon alternative fuels and work towards boosting their
production in the coming years.”

The agenda of the international event will also include the participation of

prominent officials from around the world, including Barbara Creecy, Minister of

Transport of South Africa, Viliame Rogoibulu Gavoka, Deputy Prime Minister and
Minister for Tourism & Civil Aviation of Fiji, Chief Ndlaluhlaza Ndwandwe, Minister

for Public Works and Transport of Eswatini, Alhaji Fanday Turay, Minister of

Transport and Aviation of Sierra Leone and Abdul Wahab Teffaha Secretary

General of the Arab Air Carriers Organization (AACO), along with other

international speakers representing government agencies, major companies, and
academic institutions specializing in aviation, energy, sustainability,

and technology.

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