Hamad Al-Sabah: Importance of Coordinating Cooperation to Enhance Aviation Security and Safety in the Middle East - Sarmad
Chairman of the Kuwait Civil Aviation Authority Sheikh Hamad Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah emphasized the importance of enhancing coordination and cooperation among Middle Eastern countries to unify efforts and support collective decisions, contributing to strengthening the security and safety of civil aviation and addressing...
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Kuwait’s Director General of the Public Authority for Civil Aviation, Sheikh Hamoud Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, emphasized today, Monday, the importance of enhancing coordination and cooperation among Middle Eastern countries, unifying efforts, and supporting collective decisions to bolster the security and safety of civil aviation and address shared challenges and threats.
This statement came during Sheikh Hamoud Al-Sabah’s participation in the Eighth Meeting of Directors General of Civil Aviation in the Middle East region, held in Doha and scheduled to continue until October 28.
Sheikh Hamoud Al-Sabah reiterated Kuwait’s condemnation of the attacks carried out by the (Houthi militia) against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, affirming Kuwait’s full solidarity with the Kingdom and its readiness to deploy all its resources and capabilities, and to provide all possible support in confronting the repercussions of these attacks, based on deep-rooted fraternal ties and a shared commitment to the security and stability of the region’s countries.
He stressed that the security and safety of civil aviation represent a top priority and a shared responsibility among all countries in the region, amid growing challenges facing the aviation sector, which necessitate enhancing readiness, developing security and safety systems, exchanging information and expertise, and intensifying coordination and cooperation.
He noted that addressing these challenges requires unifying efforts, supporting collective decisions, and mobilizing available resources to ensure the continuity of air operations and protect passengers, facilities, and critical infrastructure in accordance with internationally recognized standards.
He stated that Kuwait underscores the importance of these meetings in enhancing coordination and cooperation among civil aviation authorities in the region, aligning visions, decisions, and positions on common issues and challenges, thereby serving the interests of the civil aviation sector and elevating levels of safety, security, and operational efficiency.
He expressed his hope that the outcomes of this meeting would contribute to strengthening joint regional efforts and consolidating a culture of cooperation and integration, realizing the Middle Eastern countries’ aspirations for a safer and more sustainable civil aviation sector.
Sheikh Hamoud Al-Sabah extended his thanks and appreciation to Qatar for its gracious hosting and excellent organization of the meeting, as well as to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for its continuous efforts to support cooperation and coordination among regional countries and advance the development of the civil aviation sector.
The Eighth Meeting of Directors General of Civil Aviation in the Middle East region commenced today in Doha, with the participation of Directors General and officials from civil aviation authorities in the region, alongside representatives of international and regional organizations concerned with civil aviation.
The meeting discusses a range of topics related to the development of the civil aviation sector, including global developments in aviation safety and air navigation, cybersecurity, environmental protection, and sustainability, as well as developments related to air transport facilitation, ways to enhance regional cooperation to develop the aviation security program in the Middle East region, and challenges related to unmanned aerial vehicles (drones).
