Dubai to Host 3rd Edition of International Program for Civil Aviation Leaders
From November 18 to 21 the Third Edition of the "International Program for Civil Aviation Leaders" will be launched in Dubai by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and the Government Experience Exchange Office (GEEO) within the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs.
Along with heads and directors of civil aviation authorities from many Arab nations, this significant event will be attended by a number of eminent leaders including Abdullah Bin Touq Al Marri, the Minister of Economy and Chairman of the GCAA, and more than twenty ministers in charge of air transportation.
Abdullah Al Marri underlined the UAE's dedication to improve the worldwide reputation of the civil aviation industry by pointing out that national projects aiming at increasing competitiveness in the aviation sector have been started by the government of the country.
Emphasizing the need of global best practices and knowledge sharing, he underlined that the International Program for Civil Aviation Leaders offers a special forum to promote the leadership and advancement in the sector of air transportation of the UAE. "To discuss the aviation industry's future and how to improve regional cooperation, this effort brings together prominent leaders and specialists." he said.
Al Marri underlined even more that this year's edition would concentrate on encouraging cooperation with Arab nations to progress the sector by tackling future trends in innovation, sustainability, and modern aircraft technology. In line with the UAE's "We the UAE Vision 2031," the aim is to help propel economic development throughout Arab countries and so confirming the UAE's leadership in civil aviation worldwide.
Emulating Al Marri's views, Deputy Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Competitiveness and Knowledge Exchange Abdulla Nasser Lootah underlined that the initiative captures the goal of UAE leadership. According to Lootah, it seeks to share best practices, impart information, and improve the capacity of several UAE and outside industries. The project seeks to develop specific talents in the area to equip for opportunities and challenges of the future. Additionally underlined by Lootah the UAE's dedication to disseminating its effective governance models in several spheres, a continuous approach of the national leadership. This strategy became even more institutionalized in 2018 with the establishment of the Government Experience Exchange Office.
Director-General of the GCAA Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi underlined that the third edition of the program represents a major turning point in enhancing Arab world cooperation and information flow. To handle important issues and prospects in the civil aviation industry, the event will gather more than twenty ministers and top officials. Al Suwaidi pointed out that this degree of involvement shows Arab countries' shared will to progress aviation and regional collaboration, therefore guaranteeing a sustainable future for the sector.
Originally starting in 2019, the initiative seeks to increase knowledge of the interdependence of government innovation, economic growth, and aviation. Strategic presentations, debates, and expert talks on important subjects such the contribution of aviation to government change, economic development, strategic foresight, artificial intelligence, and sustainable aviation will abound this year. These issues are vital for the continuous growth of the Arab civil aviation industry, and Al Suwaidi expressed hope about the possibility for effective conversations and field excursions that would improve the whole experience for participants.
The event will take place at numerous famous sites all throughout the United Arab Emirates , including the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library, Emirates Towers, the Emirates Engineering Centre, the Sustainability Pavilion at Expo City, and a site visit to Strata according to WAM, therefore giving visitors a whole experience. These locations were selected deliberately to showcase UAE innovations in aviation technology, sustainability, and creativity.
Positioning the UAE as a leader in civil aviation and a hub for knowledge and innovation in the sector, this edition of the International Program for Civil Aviation Leaders carries on the UAE's efforts to promote cooperation and knowledge sharing inside the Arab world. By means of such projects, the UAE seeks to assist the expansion and sustainability of the regional aviation sector and so strengthening its profile on the international scene.