Qatar Civil Aviation Authority hosts international meetings

Doha: The 22nd meeting of the Middle East Air Navigation Planning and Implementation Regional Group (MIDANPIRG/22) and the 12th meeting of the Regiona...

Doha: The 22nd meeting of the Middle East Air Navigation Planning and Implementation Regional Group (MIDANPIRG/22) and the 12th meeting of the Regional Aviation Safety Group-Middle East (RASG-MID/12) kicked off on Sunday in Doha.

The two meetings are hosted by the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) under the umbrella of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), from May 4 to 8, 2025.

A select group of officials and experts from civil aviation authorities and international organizations from across the region will discuss the key developments and current challenges in the fields of air navigation and safety, and to explore ways to enhance efficiency in these two areas.

In his opening remarks, QCAA Acting President Mohammed Faleh Al Hajri said the event manifests the shared commitment of all participating countries to enhance aviation safety, raise air navigation efficiency, and deepen regional cooperation in the Middle East, particularly in light of the growing challenges facing the aviation sector in the region, such as interference with the Global Positioning System (GPS), the operation of drones, air mobility, and aviation activities in conflict zones.