Commitments to Net Zero and digital innovation are shaping a positive future for aerospace, aviation, space and defence

Commitments to Net Zero and digital innovation are shaping a positive future for aerospace, aviation, space and defence

Musabbeh Al Kaabi, Chief Executive Officer, UAE Investments Platform at Mubadala Investment Company, described the UAE’s commitment to developing pioneering new technologies, innovating new products and achieving greater sustainability. Badr Al Olama, Executive Director, UAE Clusters, Mubadala highlighted the success of the UAE’s journey in developing an aerospace hub that includes manufacturing led by Emirati’s and women playing key roles in its development. Al Olama also explained the progress being made in sustainable aviation fuel and in clean energy transition.

Matar Ali Al Romaithi, Chief Economic Development Officer at Tawazun highlighted that during the COVID-19 pandemic, FDI and the Economic Impact actually increased, thanks to the economic incentives that both the UAE government and Tawazun provide for investors and partners. The UAE has made big investments in the aerospace sector and our policies have always been an integral part to this growth. Our focus is on investment in future aerospace supply chains, technologies & human capital.

Tony Douglas, Group Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Aviation Group focused on the importance of the industry working together to achieve greater decarbonization and reach Net Zero by 2050. Douglas highlighted the success of the airline in making significant progress in achieving increased sustainability.

Jean-Marc Nasr, Head