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Dubai is leading the global efforts to revive the aviation industry that is facing challenges due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
However, industry leaders participating in the Airport Show at the World Trade Centre, Dubai, believe that civil aviation authorities around the world, global agencies, airlines and airport managements, as well as other important players need to take a proactive approach and adapt to the new reality. They must play their role in the revival of the industry instead of waiting for the pandemic to end.
Iqbal Durrani, Managing Director of Advance Development Agency Group, said he was excited to be participating in the Airport Show which reflects the resilience of players in Middle East aviation sector.
“There is a positive vibe in the atmosphere. I appreciate the immense efforts of the organisers of this show to bring industry leaders to Dubai. The UAE has always been supportive of business activities. The Airport Show further proves it,” he said.
Mohamed Salah, Trade Analyst, Italian Trade Agency in Dubai, said that hosting this show was quite important. He stressed that the Airport Show’s success provides hope of recovery.
He said, “It is a well-organised B2B event. The number of participating companies is less than its previous editions which might be due to the current global scenario. But, the show’s success reflects the signs of revival.”
He said that the vaccination drive in the UAE has given a boost to people’s confidence. “There are even talks of issuing a Vaccine Passport to boost global aviation. If every country takes vaccination seriously, the aviation industry will return to normalcy within a year,” Salah said.