Abu Dhabi Aerospace Sector
Overview
The civil aviation sector is a vital contributor to the UAE’s economy and pre-pandemic, the industry supported nearly 800,000 jobs in 2019, contributing $47.4 billion to the economy, roughly 13.3% of the UAE’s GDP.
The space sector is one of the strategic sectors set by the Higher Policy for Science, Technology, and Innovation with regard to the space sector, especially in the fields of exploration of celestial bodies and the development of communication and satellite technology, in addition to the application of the latest space technology for terrestrial uses.
The UAE Space Agency was established by federal decree in 2014, with the aim of developing the national space sector. The agency is responsible for establishing partnerships, assisting academic programs, advancing national and regional space exploration, and investing in research, development and commercial space projects. For more information: https://space.gov.ae/en/about-us
Local Manufacturing
The UAE aims to establish itself as a hub for aerospace manufacturing and maintenance, repair, and overhaul.
In Abu Dhabi, the two largest players in the aviation and defence sectors are the EDGE Group and Mubadala Investment Company. Over the past few years, these groups have formed partnerships with international companies such as Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, BAE Systems, Northrop Grumman, Rolls-Royce, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and Piaggio Aerospace, among others.
Mubadala Aerospace, owned by Mubadala Investment Company, oversees the development of maintenance facilities for civilian and commercial aircraft, flight training, parts manufacturing, and research and development work. Mubadala and Boeing have signed four agreements in recent years for the supply of advanced composites.
Nibras Al Ain Aerospace Park, created jointly by Mubadala Aerospace and Abu Dhabi Airport Company (ADAC), is a mix of public and private investment projects created as a dedicated aerospace and aviation cluster. This aerospace park spans 25 square kilometers and consists of projects, businesses, offices, and mixed-use residential zones, the majority of which are allocated specifically to the aerospace industry.
Abu Dhabi & Space Business Events
Abu Dhabi Convention and Exhibition Bureau’s main mission is to champion the emirate as a dynamic global business events leader. Since March 2013 it has driven and supported the development and promotion of business events throughout the emirate efficiently, effectively and transparently, and in partnership with all its stakeholders.
Abu Dhabi Convention and Exhibition Bureau is a ‘one-stop-shop’ offering solutions, help with planning the event and share local expertise. Key assistance includes researching bid opportunities, facilitating tailored bid strategies to ensure competitiveness, providing destination promotional collateral and boosting delegate numbers through the authority’s international offices.
The team will assist you from start to finish by coordinating with local partners, arranging introductions to key Abu Dhabi stakeholders, securing support from mainline industry and tourism leaders, and assisting with government liaison. They’re also able to recommend appropriate venues, offer PR and marketing support and provide unique activities as well as pre- and post-conference ideas.
Abu Dhabi Convention and Exhibition Bureau’s groundbreaking Advantage Abu Dhabi initiative is aimed at catalysing and seeding innovative and viable business events aligned to the Abu Dhabi Government’s 2030 Economic Vision.
More information: Abu Dhabi Convention and Exhibition Bureau
Abu Dhabi Key Contact
Jasmine Lew
