GAL strengthens the UAE’s ability to sustain critical aviation assets through national expertise, integrated capabilities and long-term support, increasing resilience and reducing reliance on external resources.
The UAE’s National Sustainment Champion
“Our armed forces will remain a shield for the nation, a protector of development, and a pillar of progress in the UAE.”
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan,
President of the United Arab Emirates
GAL contributes to long-term national value by developing strategic industry partnerships, strengthening the local aerospace and defense ecosystem and supporting greater resilience and capability within the UAE.
Enduring National Value
GAL develops and retains the technical and operational expertise required to sustain increasingly complex aviation capability, transferring knowledge and developing national talent to strengthen long-term capability within the UAE.
National Expertise & Knowledge
Foundations of National Capability
Specialist Expertise
Applying deep technical and operational expertise to complex aviation requirements across the sustainment lifecycle.
Integrated Sustainment
Bringing maintenance, engineering, specialized expertise and training together to support complex aviation requirements.
Technology & Innovation
Applying technology, engineering insight and new approaches where they improve sustainment, training and operational outcomes.
Operational Performance
Delivering disciplined, reliable support focused on aircraft availability, performance and evolving operational requirements.
Nationalization
Developing Emirati technical and professional talent is fundamental to building sustainable national capability. With UAE nationals representing 32% of our workforce, we are developing the specialist expertise, practical experience and future leadership needed to strengthen the UAE’s aerospace and defense capability for the long term.
Technical Development
Practical training and structured development across specialist aviation disciplines.
Knowledge Transfer
Learning alongside experienced professionals to build and retain critical expertise.
Career Progression
Creating pathways for Emirati talent to grow into technical, operational and leadership roles.