Aisha Al-Hamli, the UAE representative to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the UAE candidate for the presidency of the United Nations Council, said that her candidacy represents an extension of the great role that the UAE enjoys in international forums. International Civil Aviation Sector ".
"I am proud to be the first Emirati and Arab woman to run for this important position."
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 globally, as 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 leadership of the organization is based on the main axes: transparency in procedures, efficiency in the use of resources, and inclusiveness of all countries.
Members of the ICAO Council will meet tomorrow at the ICAO headquarters in Montreal, Canada, to elect a new President from among three candidates, led by Captain Aisha Al Hameli, the first woman to represent the UAE on the ICAO Council, the youngest candidate and the first woman to chair the ICAO Council. ), If she wins the position.
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), Aviation 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.