Saif Al Suwaidi, Director General of the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), said that the UAE's candidacy for the post of President of the United Nations International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is of great interest and reflects the UAE's important role in the global aviation sector and its exceptional experience over the years. The past.
“The Permanent Representative of the State to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Captain Aisha Al Hamli, who was nominated by the Commission for the post of Chairman of the Council, has the necessary expertise and qualifications to manage this position,” Al Suwaidi said. Support and launch the implementation of international initiatives and programs related to the aviation sector globally, and by winning this position seek to take the Council to a new stage towards the future and the challenges facing the sector globally.
The international community
He pointed out that the international community is aware of the eminent role of the UAE in various fields, and the important achievements it has achieved in its development process over the past years, in addition to the great expertise it possesses in dealing with various files, and its continued support for initiatives launched by international organizations.
He explained that «this step confirms the global position of the State in the aviation sector, and the active role played by its membership in the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization».
Al Suwaidi said that «ICAO Council members will meet tomorrow at the headquarters of the Organization in Montreal, Canada, to elect a new president of the organization among three candidates, led by Captain Aisha Al Hameli, the first woman to represent the UAE in the Council of the Organization, and the youngest candidate, and the first woman She heads the ICAO Council, if she wins the post. ”
The new council
He added that the new Council of the Organization, which was recently chosen, consists of 36 countries, and will in turn elect the president, pointing out that the UAE candidate needs 19 votes, out of 36, to win the post of Chairman of the Council.
“Captain Aisha Al Hamili will launch international initiatives and campaigns to enhance the safety and security of international civil aviation, highlight environmental issues, and other programs for the development of the sector, in dealing with future challenges, and support ICAO's efforts in the context of sustainable growth. For the air transport sector ». He pointed out that the UAE won a seat on the ICAO Council for the fifth time in a vote held during the 40th session of the General Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), which was held from 24 September to 5 October.
Presidency of the Council
For her part, Aisha Al Hameli, the UAE candidate for the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), said that her candidacy for the presidency of the Council represents an extension of the great role that the UAE enjoys in international fora and based on its continuous support for the development of And to promote the growth of the civil aviation sector internationally. ”
"I am proud to be the first Emirati and Arab woman to run for this important post."
Al Hamli told Emirates Today that if she wins the position, she will launch international initiatives and campaigns to enhance the safety and security of international civil aviation, highlight environmental issues, climate change and other programs to develop the sector that plays a prominent role in the growth of the industry. International Economy".
She pointed to the UAE's prominent role in the civil aviation sector in the world, being one of the countries supporting ICAO's efforts in the context of sustainable growth of the air transport sector.
Al-Hamli stressed the importance of completing the organization's progress in enhancing aviation security and safety in a sustainable environment, in cooperation with all Member States, pointing out that «its strategy in the leadership of the organization is based on the main axes: transparency in procedures, efficiency in the use of resources, and inclusiveness of all countries.
The youngest Emirati captain
Captain Aisha Al Hamili is the first and youngest Emirati captain to fly aircraft. She received a commercial aviation license in 2000 from the Royal Jordanian Aviation Academy. She holds a captain degree in accordance with the pilot system of aircraft command known as PPl, Commercial Aviation License (CFI), Flight Certificate for Teaching IR, in addition to other certificates in the world of aviation. She holds a bachelor's degree in international studies in social and human sciences from the University. Zayed, UAE, holds a master's degree in air transport.