Head of Civil Aviation: Cooperation with ICAO Supports Development of Kuwait International Airport and Enhancement of Its Services

- Discussed with the Regional Director the exchange of expertise and the development of technical and operational capabilities

The Chairman of the Public Authority for Civil Aviation, Sheikh Hamoud Mubarak Al-Hamoud Al-Sabah, affirmed today, Thursday, the importance of enhancing cooperation with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to support efforts to develop the civil aviation sector and elevate the services provided at Kuwait International Airport, in line with the rapid developments in the air transport industry and adopted international standards.

This came in a statement by Sheikh Hamoud Al-Sabah to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) following his meeting with the Regional Director of the ICAO Middle East Office (MID), Mohammed Rahma, at the Authority’s headquarters, where cooperation and coordination between the Authority and the Organization were discussed to develop services at Kuwait International Airport.

Sheikh Hamoud Al-Sabah stated that enhancing coordination and technical cooperation, as well as exchanging expertise with the Organization, contributes to leveraging international experiences and practices, developing technical and operational capacities, and supporting regional initiatives and programs, thereby enhancing the efficiency of the civil aviation system and consolidating Kuwait’s position in the air transport sector.

He noted that the meeting reviewed several topics of mutual interest in the civil aviation sector and discussed ways to strengthen technical cooperation, exchange expertise, and support regional initiatives and programs.

He clarified that cooperation with the Organization is part of efforts aimed at developing the civil aviation system and keeping pace with international standards and practices.