2026 Event Highlights

A look back at the key moments, insights, and outcomes from our February congress in Abu Dhabi.

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    Cross-Sector Collaboration:

    Aviation meets maritime and more - connecting industries on hydrogen, CO₂, and low-carbon fuels.

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    Embedded Finance Masterclass:

    Real-world case studies on unlocking capital and achieving FID.

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    Closed-Door Airline Roundtable:

    Exclusive, invitation-only discussion for airline speakers and attendees.

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    Country Spotlights:

    Featuring UAE, KSA, Türkiye and Egypt - policy levers, project pipelines, and bankability signals.

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    Expert-Led Roundtables:

    All streams conclude with open roundtable discussions, for attendees to exchange insights and build connections across the value chain

Returning in 2027…

After an unforgettable edition in Abu Dhabi, the Sustainable Aviation Futures MENA Congress returns to the UAE in February 2027.

Building on the momentum of 2026’s event, next year’s edition will once again unite global voices, regional leaders, and industry trailblazers to advance SAF deployment, policy harmonisation, and investment strategies across the Middle East and beyond.

New year. Same mission. Bigger impact.
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  • "The event was an extraordinary gathering of global aviation leaders, bringing together key stakeholders from civil aviation regulators, SAF producers including ADNOC Group, Topsoe, and Smartenergy, aircraft manufacturers such as Boeing and Airbus, and airlines like Emirates and Etihad.”

    Haythem Riahi, PHD, MBA
    CEO and Founder
    Circa Biotech

  • “I sound like a broken record, but Sustainable Aviation Futures really puts on fantastic events and this was no exception”

    Runeel Daliah
    Principal Analyst
    CCUS

  • “I would like to extend my gratitude to the organizers of SAF MENA 2025 in Abu Dhabi for facilitating such an impactful event that served as a critical platform for discussions around sustainable aviation fuel and the broader energy transition.”

    Waleed Elkalash
    Managing Director MEA
    Smartenergy