UAE is ranked number 1 in the Quality of Air Transport Infrastructure Index by the World Economic Forum, and its aviation sector is one of the fastest-growing in the world. The first edition of GIAS gathered the international finance and operational players. It highlighted and showcased global aviation investment projects where participants accessed a unique environment to network in a leading investor ecosystem, an opportunity to widen their network and resources which are essential to improve the prospects of all participating countries, organizations and business corporations in raising capital, discovering amazing regional investment or finding new costumers globally.