Thursday, May 30, 2024 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that the 80th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit (WATS) will take place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) from June 2-4, 2024. This prestigious event, hosted by Emirates Airline, marks the first time it is being held in the UAE, drawing over 1,500 participants, including industry leaders, government officials, and media representatives. H.
E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy for the UAE, will welcome delegates with an opening keynote speech. Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General, emphasized Dubai’s strategic significance in global aviation, highlighting its world-leading connectivity and pivotal role in the industry.
“Dubai’s world-leading connectivity places it at the crossroads of the planet. And it will soon be the center of the airline industry’s leadership as it hosts the 80th IATA Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit,” said Walsh. Sir Tim Clark, President of Emirates Airline, expressed enthusiasm for hosting the event in Dubai, a city renowned for its visionary leadership and progressive policies.
“We look forward to hosting our industry colleagues in Dubai, Emirates’ home and hub. This is a city that has forged its place in global aviation and prospered, thanks to its visionary leaders and progressive policies that recognize air transport’s role as a key economic enabler.” The WATS, following the AGM,.