ATC Global 2015 recently announced the patronage of Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman, Dubai Airports; President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority; Chairman and CEO of Emirates Group, Chairman of Dubai Air Navigation Services.
Over the past 25 years, Al Maktoum has been at the forefront of Dubai’s economic development, spearheading the successful expansion of the aviation sector, which now supports 27 per cent of Dubai’s GDP, and more recently, formulating economic, investment and fiscal policies and strategies in support of the Emirate’s overarching vision.
Speaking of his support of ATC Global 2015 taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE from 5-7 October, Al Maktoum stated, “Aviation has been an instrumental engine in driving unprecedented growth in the economy of Dubai. It has benefited from a clear vision and investment in innovative minds, technology, and research and development. We look forward to welcoming aviation professionals from the UAE, the region and the world over at ATC Global 2015 this October to participate in shaping the future of the air traffic management sector.”
Speaking on behalf of the event organisers, Paula Milburn, Development Director -Aviation, UBM EMEA said, “We are honoured that Al Maktoum will be patron of the event and have been delighted with the overwhelming support and enthusiasm that ATC Global is receiving from its supporters in the UAE and across the world.”
Supported by regional stakeholders General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), Dubai Air Navigation Services (DANS), Dubai Airports and Emirates airline and shaped by a distinguished advisory board of industry leaders, ATC Global will encompass a comprehensive exhibition featuring organisations leading the transformation of ATM and a varied educational programme incorporating free-toattend workshops and a conference on the theme of Connecting the Continents.
