Sheikh Mohammed Welcomes Dubai Airshow 2021 Participating Countries

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, today received defence ministers of countries participating in the Dubai Airshow 2021.

"We welcome delegations from over 140 countries attending this edition of the Dubai Airshow, which will help the global aviation industry chart a new course for itself in the post-pandemic phase. The event brings global aviation decision makers together to discuss fresh initiatives for the industry’s growth and development," His Highness said.

"We have an opportunity to work together to speed up the recovery of the sector and explore new collaboration opportunities that will help it tide over the impact of recent global challenges. Our objective is to harness aviation technologies to help create a brighter future for humanity," His Highness added.

Aerobatic displays were presented by five teams representing the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Russia, and India.

Dubai Airshow is the largest event of its kind in the aviation industry held after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the biggest in the history of the event, featuring 1,200 exhibitors.

. @HHShkMohd witnesses part of the aircraft & aerobatics displays as part of the @DubaiAirshow. pic.twitter.com/jL9BmHOCVf

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The event features a wide range of technical solutions that support the recovery of industry in the wake of the pandemic.

Dubai Airshow 2021 also includes a new dedicated startup event, VISTA, a platform for innovators, creators and market disruptors to display the latest technologies.