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Mohammed lauds Dubai Airshow success

DUBAI - Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum stressed that Dubai International Aerospace Exhibition, which has become one of the three major aerospace exhibitions in the world, continue to confirm its position through steady growth of the number of participants, the volume of participation, the number of visitors and the quality of exhibits representing the finest products created by the human intellect in the aviation industry.

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Published: Sat 14 Nov 2009, 8:18 PM

Last updated: Thu 2 Apr 2015, 8:24 AM

In a statement given to the Nation Shield (Dira-al-Watan) magazine issued by the UAE Armed Forces, on the occasion of the eleventh edition of the Dubai Airshow & Dubai International Aerospace Exhibition 2009, Shaikh Mohammed said that the successes of the exhibition accompanies the enhancement of the position of our nation in air traffic across the world and the consolidation of its status as an international destination and a bridge between East and West.

“The continued successes of the Dubai Airshow & Dubai International Aerospace Exhibition has brought it into such a level, whereby the world’s major aviation firms and the companies in the fields of technology, marketing and supply and construction and management of airports, as well as senior defence officials, and civil and military aviation representatives in the sisterly and friendly countries keep the event as an unchanging item on their agendas”, said Shaikh Mohammed in his statement.

Following is the text of the statement:

“The 11^th Dubai Airshow adds a new success to UAE’s long record of achievement. The Show, one of the most important three international parades, comes to strengthen its world renowned reputation in various aspects: volume and number of participants, number of visitors and the quality of top-notch products in the aviation industry.

This continuous success made the Show an-all time event on the agenda of top corporations involved in air industry, technology, marketing, supply, construction and management of airports, as well as top officials of defense and civil and military aviation in sisterly and friendly countries - a record which makes Dubai Airshow the fastest growing exhibition in the world.

This success coincides with ongoing efforts to strengthen UAE pioneer position as a strategic bridge between East and West in air transport business world-wide. It is most satisfying that UAE example is being followed by many countries which came to realise how important air industry is in the diversification of sources of income, either through access to direct air transport economies or in being involved in world trade movement and tourism industry.

The recent developments over the past few years led to a distinct growth in regional air transport, airports and quality of service, thus maximising the region’s quota -now the fastest growing- world wide.

This successful record, which is only a step on a long way, strengthened our self confidence, optimism and pride, and served as a motive for more hard work and more emphasis on quality, excellence and innovation. This record can only be kept by launching into new horizons - a fact driven home by our ongoing plans and projects in all fields.

We are thankful to the Almighty that our air transport projects are moving ahead according to preset schedules. The third terminal of Dubai International Airport was completed and put into full operation last year, and “Fly Dubai”, a low-cost air transport company, was launched this summer, whereas national air transport companies continue to grow and expand as an active part of world air transport network.

On this occasion it gives me pleasure to welcome participant exhibitors and distinguished guests to the 11^th Dubai Airshow. It is worth-mentioning that the success of this Show, which comes on the heel of the world financial crisis, comes to give air industry and transport world wide a strong push forward, and to give us hope that the worst is over for world economy and that recovery is underway.”