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Hi Dubai
03-07-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
GCAA Wins Three Awards for Aviation Excellence at GovMedia 2025
The UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has secured three major accolades at the GovMedia Awards 2025 in Singapore, recognising its groundbreaking work in aviation cybersecurity, public outreach, and leadership development. The GCAA's Civil Aviation Cybersecurity Enhancement Initiative earned the title of Cybersecurity Initiative of the Year – Aviation . Launched to address escalating global cyber threats, the initiative delivered a comprehensive national strategy, specialised committees, technical policies, and a digital resource hub. Within its first year, the programme led to a 30% drop in cyberattack attempts and halved response times. The authority also received the Campaign of the Year – Aviation award for its public initiative, Love Your Sky . The campaign used digital storytelling and educational tools to promote aviation awareness, engaging thousands of participants through collaborations with over 36 public and private sector partners. Completing the trio of wins, the GCAA's Leadership Development Program was honoured as Training Program of the Year – Aviation . The initiative focuses on strategic thinking, crisis management, and decision-making through interactive training, aiming to equip future leaders in the aviation sector. These recognitions highlight the GCAA's commitment to innovation, public engagement, and talent development, reinforcing the UAE's standing as a global leader in civil aviation. News Source: Emirates News Agency
Al Etihad
02-07-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
GCAA achieves triple win at GovMedia Awards 2025 in Singapore
2 July 2025 18:41 ABU DHABI (WAM) The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) achieved a significant milestone by winning three prestigious awards at the GovMedia Awards 2025 ceremony held in recognition was granted for three strategic initiatives in aviation cybersecurity, public awareness, and leadership the category of "Cybersecurity Initiative of the Year – Aviation," the GCAA was awarded for its Civil Aviation Cybersecurity Enhancement Initiative, which was launched in response to the growing global cyber initiative established an integrated national framework that included the development of a national civil aviation cybersecurity strategy, the formation of specialised committees, the issuance of policies and technical guidelines, as well as the launch of a digital platform and online resource center for the aviation its first year, the initiative achieved tangible results, including a 30 percent reduction in cyberattack attempts and a 50 percent improvement in response the category of "Campaign of the Year – Aviation," the GCAA won for its nationwide awareness campaign "Love Your Sky," which successfully conveyed aviation messages to diverse segments of the public in a creative and engaging campaign featured digital content, visual storytelling, and educational experiences, with the participation of more than 36 strategic partners from both government and private sectors. It attracted thousands of participants and interactions across digital platforms, significantly raising public awareness of aviation safety and the "Training Program of the Year – Aviation" category, the GCAA was recognised for its Leadership Development Programme, an institutional initiative aimed at developing a new generation of qualified leaders capable of driving transformation within the authority. The programme focuses on strategic thinking, crisis management, and decision-making skills, and is delivered through interactive workshops and real-world case studies. This triple achievement reflects the GCAA's vision of sustainable investment in national talent and its leading role in advancing the aviation sector in line with the highest international standards, further cementing the UAE's position as a global hub for innovation in civil aviation.
