Dubai cyber security declaration announced at ICAO summit

DUBAI / WAM
The UAE, represented by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) together with state officials and representatives from the ICAO Member States, as well as regional and international organisations, acknowledged the “Dubai Declaration on Cyber Security in Civil Aviation”.
President of ICAO Council Dr Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu made the announcement during the ICAO Cyber Summit & Exhibition, held in Dubai on April 4-6. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of GCAA, said, “The aviation transportation network is reliable, safe, and efficient and carries billions of passengers and millions of tonnes of freight annually. To ensure sustainability is maintained in this vital sector, it was important for the global community to be proactive, cross-pollinate ideas, share views, participate in the event and support the principles contained in the declaration.”
“The ICAO Cyber Summit and Exhibition, witnessing over 85 nations and more than 600 international organisations, coming together to agree on international cross-industry collaboration is a remarkable milestone. It is a testimony that the aviation industry is at the forefront when it comes to managing emerging risks and that it maintains its commitment to ensuring a safe and secure transportation system worldwide,” he added.
The six points stipulated in the Dubai Declaration on Cyber Security in Civil Aviation included the commitments to mitigate the risk posed by cyber threats, to build capability and capacity to address such threats in civil aviation, and to ensure that legislative framework is appropriately established.