Khalid bin Mohammed bin Zayed and Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid receive delegations participating in the Dubai Airshow 2025

His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense and Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai, received a number of delegations from brotherly and friendly countries participating in the Dubai Airshow 2025, which is being held at Dubai World Central until November 21.

Their Highnesses welcomed the delegations participating in this global event, including defense ministers, chiefs of staff, and military commanders, wishing them success in their participation in this year’s edition of the exhibition, and achieving positive outcomes that contribute to enhancing the future of the aviation sector and consolidating its sustainable development path.

His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan said: “The Dubai Airshow, in its nineteenth session, represents a turning point in the process of developing the aviation and defense sectors, and consolidating the UAE’s position as a reliable partner and a fundamental driver of the growth of these industries worldwide. Hosting this number of delegations, leaders and experts confirms the international community’s confidence in the UAE’s vision based on building a diversified knowledge economy, enhancing security and stability, and employing advanced technology to serve humanity.”

His Highness added: “Through this largest session in the history of the exhibition, we look forward to expanding the horizons of cooperation with countries around the world and developing qualitative partnerships in the fields of innovation and sustainability in aviation, in a way that supports the competitiveness of our national companies and contributes to achieving tangible positive results that serve the future of the sector on a more efficient and sustainable basis for the benefit of current and future generations.”

For his part, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said: “The UAE continues to consolidate its position as one of the most growing and competitive economies in the world, thanks to the vision of its wise leadership, which has made investment in people, knowledge and innovation a solid foundation for its development journey, and an essential pillar for building a sustainable and diversified economy, capable of keeping pace with the accelerating changes in the regional and global scenes.”

His Highness added: “The Dubai Air Show, in its nineteenth session, embodies the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, “may God protect him,” in consolidating Dubai’s position as a leading global center in the aviation, space and defense sectors, and an incubating environment for innovation, investment, and creating the future. This event has become a prestigious international platform that attracts the most important decision makers and sector leaders from various countries of the world, to establish partnerships. Strategy and research into innovative solutions that reshape the features of these vital industries and support their long-term sustainability. What we are witnessing today in the broad participation of official delegations, senior officials and experts confirms the international community’s confidence in Dubai and the UAE as a reliable partner in developing a more efficient and sustainable global aviation system.”

The delegation reception ceremony was attended by: His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, President of Dubai Airports, Supreme Chairman and CEO of Emirates Airline and Group; His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; His Excellency Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Chief of the Court of the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; A number of sheikhs, ministers and senior officials.

Following the reception ceremony, His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the sheikhs, and heads of participating delegations followed the air show accompanying the event, which included a wide range of commercial and military aircraft that are among the newest and most advanced in the world.

The Dubai Air Show is an integrated global platform for sector leaders from around the world to discuss ways to advance development in vital sectors such as aviation, space and defence.

Its current session attracts the most prominent global companies in aviation and space technology, along with a large number of international experts and specialists, to explore the latest global trends in these vital sectors.

It is noteworthy that the Dubai Airshow 2025 includes a number of pioneering initiatives and innovative spaces designed to enhance and accelerate the pace of innovation, and empower the new generation of leaders with future skills in the aviation and space sectors, thus enhancing the role of the exhibition as a global forum that brings together sector leaders and decision makers to shape the future of aviation, space and defense.