UAE Shapes Aviation and Space Future, Affirms Sheikh Mohammed at Dubai Airshow 2025

Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum visited the Dubai Airshow 2025, calling aviation a vital driver of national economic growth. The UAE is positioning itself as a global hub for aerospace innovation while building advanced economic and legislative frameworks to support manufacturers and future technology development.

Sheikh Mohammed toured the exhibition alongside senior Dubai officials, examining cutting-edge technologies from global and regional companies in aviation, aerospace, air transport, defense, and future systems. The airshow brings together industry leaders and showcases the UAE's central role in driving aviation and aerospace innovation.

"The aviation sector is one of the vital engines for national economic growth," Sheikh Mohammed said. "We seek through this exhibition to strengthen international cooperation and attract partnerships that support our development journey, and establish Dubai's position as a global center for advanced aviation and space technologies."

The UAE leader emphasized the broad international participation and quality innovations on display reflect strong confidence in the Emirates as a global platform for development, research, and launching future solutions. He committed to continued investment in the sector, enabling national talent, and opening opportunities for global companies to help shape aviation's future from Dubai.

During his visit, Sheikh Mohammed watched aerial displays by international teams showcasing the latest aerobatic technologies and maneuvers. These demonstrations highlighted the significant development the industry is experiencing globally and companies' capabilities to create modern solutions that enhance aviation performance and efficiency.

He toured various pavilions and platforms, reviewing advanced systems in civil aviation, smart technologies, sustainable solutions, and modern models of commercial and military aircraft, plus unmanned aerial vehicles. The ruler also examined the latest projects and innovations contributing to the industry's global future.

Sheikh Mohammed stressed the importance of strengthening cooperation between government and private sectors to adopt the latest technologies and develop innovative solutions that improve operational efficiency and aviation sustainability. He confirmed the UAE will remain a key partner in shaping this sector's future globally.

The visit underscores Dubai's strategy to cement its position as an aviation powerhouse. The emirate already hosts one of the world's busiest international airports and major carriers like Emirates and flydubai. By attracting global aerospace companies and fostering innovation, Dubai aims to capture more economic value from the rapidly growing aviation sector, particularly as air travel demand rebounds post-pandemic and new technologies like electric aircraft and urban air mobility emerge.