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You cannot stop progress. But you can drive it.

His Excellency Mr. Khalifa S. Al Zaffin

Executive Chairman
The world is changing rapidly, with technology, artificial intelligence and the “internet of things” expanding our horizons and pushing us to reach our full potential. Dubai is on the frontlines of this constantly evolving and innovative world, bringing research, sustainable growth and unparalleled efficiency to one of the region’s main economic drivers – aviation.

Dubai has been a model city in many areas, particularly in the aviation industry. Today, we see many nations following in our footsteps. This shows that DAEP has succeeded in setting international standards for aviation. But we aren’t going to stop there. Our vision is to create the aviation capital of the world, and to do this we must keep challenging and pushing ourselves to become better than ever before.

We are not, however, competing with other nations. Our goal goes much beyond that. It is about doing something for humanity as a whole. We want to bring people unparalleled travel experiences, putting the whole world within reach.

As a city and as DAEP, we recognise that the true source of innovation solutions is collaboration. We practice an open economy and openness to ideas, which allows us to gain the best inputs, attract worldwide talent, and collaborate with our contractors, employees and stakeholders.

As DAEP continues to chase the aviation capital vision, we welcome new ideas, aspirations and innovations more than ever before. So, come and join us on the frontlines of aviation innovation.
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His Excellency Khalifa S. Al Zaffin is a leading figure in the aviation world with over 20 years of industry experience. In addition to being chairman of DAEP, he plays a strategic role in all projects for Dubai South with the vision of turning it into a sustained economic zone. As a member of several boards, including Dubai World Trade Centre, Expo 2020 readiness board and Deyaar, he shares his insight and expertise for the growth of local industries.

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DAEP continues to chase the aviation capital vision, we welcome new ideas, aspirations and innovations more than ever before.

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum

President

Her Excellency Ms. Suzanne Al Anani

CEO

Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects is responsible for the design, master-planning, infrastructure development and construction of Dubai’s dynamic aviation sector.
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