ICAO Middle East office in Egypt's Cairo to boost regional aviation cooperation? What you need to know?

On a landmark occasion for aviation in the Middle East, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) inaugurated its newly renovated Middle East Regional Office in Cairo, Egypt.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by distinguished officials, including ICAO Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano, ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar, and ICAO Middle East Regional Director Mohamed Abubaker Farea.

Modernization for Enhanced Regional Support

Strengthened Regional Partnerships

During the inauguration, ICAO leaders met with key Egyptian officials, including Captain Sameh El Hefny, Egypt's Minister of Civil Aviation, and Captain Amr El Sharkawy, President of the Civil Aviation Authority of Egypt.

Discussions centered on bolstering regional cooperation and addressing shared challenges in the aviation industry.

Celebrating 80 Years of ICAO

A New Era for Middle East Aviation

By enhancing its facilities and strengthening partnerships, ICAO aims to address emerging challenges and capitalize on opportunities in the rapidly expanding aviation sector.

With the Middle East poised to play an increasingly significant role in global air transport, this modernized facility is expected to facilitate greater regional cooperation and ensure that aviation continues to drive economic growth and connectivity in the region.