HH Sheikh Mohammed will tour the show, which will run at Airport Expo Dubai until November 15, with a VIP contingent of local, regional and international dignitaries.
And in a message to readers of a commemorative book published to mark the 10th edition of the show, Sheikh Mohammed underlined the strategic role aviation has in realising the ongoing development of Dubai and the Middle East.
"This sector has played a critical role in facilitating rapid growth across a wide trade and commercial spectrum," he said.
Sheikh Mohammed said Dubai is now reaping significant rewards from the evolution of the Dubai Airshow into a world-class event.
"In just ten editions the Dubai Airshow has achieved the status of being the world's third largest aerospace exhibition after Paris, which has 46 shows to its credit, and Farnborough, which next year celebrates its 45th event. Though our competitors are much older, the Dubai Airshow has matured rapidly in a relatively short time scale and its tremendous success mirrors the speed of development of the Middle East's aviation and defence infrastructure," he said.
His Highness went on to pledge continued government support for the show which will be staged for the last time this week at Airport Expo Dubai before its 2009 move to a brand-new site at Dubai World Central in Jebel Ali.
"We intend this site to set new international standards for the staging of air shows," said Sheikh Mohammed. "This fresh round of investment, which will assist even further growth, again underlines my personal commitment, and that of the Government of Dubai, to an event which is already world class and which will evolve as the benchmark internationally."
Dubai Airshow 2007 features 850 exhibitors from 50 countries, 11 national pavilions, spans more than 35,000 square metres and has over 140 aircraft on display.
The show is organised by Fairs & Exhibitions in conjunction with the Department of Civil Aviation, Government of Dubai and in collaboration with the UAE Armed Forces.
Caption: Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid: "aviation is facilitating rapid growth across a wide trade and commercial spectrum."
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Mohammed Bin Rashid to open largest Dubai Air Show
- United Arab Emirates: Saturday, November 10 - 2007 at 15:00
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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, will tomorrow (November 11) officially open the 10th Dubai Airshow - the largest in the event's history.
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About Fairs & Exhibitions' Aerospace Division:Fairs & Exhibitions (F&E) is one of the most influential names in the aerospace industry's events sector having conceptualized the Dubai Airshow and organised it, in conjunction with the Department of Civil Aviation, Government of Dubai and in collaboration with the UAE Armed Forces, since its inception in 1989. This year marks the 10th anniversary edition of the Dubai Airshow with Dubai 2007 taking place at the Airport Expo in November.
F&E, which maintains offices in London and Dubai, has widespread and long-standing relationships with the global aerospace industry, an in-depth knowledge of the industry it serves and a hard-earned reputation for delivering event excellence.
The company also organises the Middle East Business Aviation (MEBA) conference and exhibition on behalf of the Middle East Business Aviation Association. MEBA is now a biennial event with the 2008 edition scheduled for November next year.
Aircraft Interiors Middle East (AIME) is a new event emerging from F&E's dedicated Aerospace Division. It will be held at the Airport Expo Dubai in June 2008 and will service the region's rapidly developing commercial and business aviation fleets.
The Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Middle East Exhibition & Conference is the latest event to be added to F&E's growing portfolio. The event will be organised in conjunction with AVIATION WEEK, which has an excellent track record of organising MRO events. The inaugural event is to be held in the beginning of 2009 to cater to growing regional demand for MRO services.
For further information:
Sam Dulka
MCS/Action, PO box 20970
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tel: +9714 390 2960
Medilyn Manibo, Assistant News EditorSaturday, November 10 - 2007 at 15:00 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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