Arab Civil Aviation Organization to open new headquarters in Rabat

Dr. Samih Al‑Hafni, Egypt’s Minister of Civil Aviation and chair of the Arab Civil Aviation Organization’s General Assembly, met with Eng. Khaled Al‑Sharqawi, the organization’s Director General, along with pilot Samih Fouzi and other members during the Marrakech International Aviation Exhibition 2026. The meeting focused on ways to support joint Arab work in civil aviation, including training, qualification and development of human and technical staff. (sources: 1)

The Arab Civil Aviation Organization’s new headquarters is being constructed in Rabat, Morocco, with financing provided by Morocco, and is described as an important step to strengthen the organization’s performance and develop joint Arab work. Kuwait’s Head of Civil Aviation Authority Sheikh Hamoud Mubarak Al‑Hamad Al‑Jaber said the project will provide an advanced working environment and technical capabilities.