Cairo – Alamein, Egypt, September 1, 2024 Sanad, the global aerospace engineering and leasing solutions leader, and Strata Manufacturing, specializing in advanced aerospace structures, both wholly owned by Mubadala Investment Company in Abu Dhabi, UAE, are proudly representing the UAE at the Egypt International Air Show. Their participation under the UAE National Pavilion, which runs from September 3 to 5, 2024, highlights the nation’s cutting-edge capabilities in aviation.

Supported by the UAE Ministry of Defense and the Tawazun Council, and organized by the Emirates Defense Companies Council, the UAE National Pavilion is showcasing an impressive array of technologies, innovations, and products from the aviation and aerospace sectors. This event, which hosts over 300 leading aerospace manufacturers from 100 countries worldwide, aligns with a broader vision to enhance manufacturing, digitization, and globalization in the Middle East and Africa.

The Egypt International Airshow, held under the patronage of His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt, serves as a platform to accelerate the development of the aviation and aerospace industries in the region.

Ismail Ali Abdulla, Head of UAE Clusters at Mubadala’s UAE Investments Platform commented: “The UAE’s participation in the Egypt International Air Show, through our National Pavilion and the presence of Sanad and Strata, two Mubadala companies, underscores our leadership’s vision of strengthen cooperation, strategic partnerships, and foster investment opportunities that contribute to the development, prosperity, and global influence of both the UAE and Egypt.”

He added, “Our involvement in this significant global event reaffirms our unwavering commitment to providing pioneering investment, commercial, and industrial solutions with a focus on regional cooperation in the aviation sector. This also highlights our dedication to reinforcing the historically strong ties between the UAE and Egypt.”

He continued, “Together, we aim to accelerate manufacturing, digitization, and globalization in the aviation and aerospace sectors across the Middle East and Africa, leveraging this platform to unlock vast opportunities for investors in the aviation industry.”

At the Egypt International Air Show, Sanad is showcasing its innovative solutions in engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) and financing solutions, seeking to explore new avenues of cooperation that will strengthen its regional relationships and advance the engine MRO sector across Africa.

Strata Manufacturing is showcasing its advanced manufacturing capabilities, including the production of aircraft structures for global giants such as Boeing, Airbus, and Pilatus. The company’s participation highlights its innovative and competitive vision and commitment to fostering further cooperation and strategic partnerships with key players in the global aviation, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing sectors.