Regional meeting in Muscat to discuss ways to enhance air safety in the Middle East
Launch of the eighth meeting of the Air Safety Enhancement Team in Muscat with participation from regional countries
Translated by Qiyas from الأنباء — Original source
The eighth meeting of the Safety Enhancement Implementation Team and the meetings of the National Continuous Monitoring Coordinators began today in the Sultanate of Oman, to explore ways to enhance aviation safety in the Middle East region and support the development of countries’ capacities in safety oversight and the implementation of related programs.
The Omani Civil Aviation Authority stated in a press release that the three-day meeting, hosted and organized in cooperation with the ICAO Middle East Regional Office, will discuss several topics related to aviation safety performance and its priorities in the Middle East region.
It added that participants will review the outcomes and decisions of the 13th meeting of the Middle East Regional Aviation Safety Group, alongside an assessment of progress in implementing safety enhancement initiatives outlined in the Middle East Regional Aviation Safety Plan for the period 2026–2028.
The authority noted that discussions will cover progress in preparing and implementing national aviation safety plans and state safety programs, updates on the Continuous Monitoring approach within the Global Aviation Safety Oversight Audit Program, and an examination of the experiences of National Continuous Monitoring Coordinators in participating countries, including associated challenges and best practices.
It highlighted that the meeting’s agenda includes discussing challenges and next steps, as well as reviewing the future work program for enhancing aviation safety at the regional level.
The authority emphasized the importance of the meeting as part of efforts to strengthen regional cooperation and exchange expertise in aviation safety, and to support the development of countries’ capacities in safety oversight and the implementation of aviation safety programs.
Representatives from the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Sudan, Egypt, Libya, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, Jordan, Nigeria, and the Sultanate of Oman are participating in the meeting, along with representatives from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
