The 25th edition of ATC Global, a leading annual air traffic management exhibition, will see the patronage of Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman of Dubai Airports; president of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA); chairman/CEO of Emirates Group; and chairman of Dubai Air Navigation Services (Dans).

Over the past 25 years, Sheikh Ahmed has been at the forefront of Dubai's remarkable economic development spearheading the successful expansion of the aviation sector, which now supports 27 per cent of Dubai's gross domestic product (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, Sheikh Ahmed said: "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".

ATC Global has been serving the air traffic management (ATM) community, setting the pace in ATM events for 25 years. The exhibition and conference provide a platform for leaders and executives representing air navigation service providers, aviation regulators, air traffic management suppliers, defence organisations, airports and airlines to share knowledge, build partnerships and discuss the most critical issues facing the industry.

The conference is 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, which takes place at the Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE from October 5 to 7, will encompass a comprehensive exhibition featuring organisations leading the transformation of ATM and a varied educational programme incorporating free-to-attend workshops and a prestigious conference on the theme of 'Connecting the Continents'.  – TradeArabia News Service