The State of Qatar and the sisterly United Arab Emirates have signed a cooperation agreement between the air navigation service providers of the two countries, in the presence of Mr. Mohamed bin Faleh Al-Hajri, In Charge of Managing QCAA, and H.E. Mr. Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director General of the General Civil Aviation Authority of the United Arab Emirates. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the Eighth Meeting of the Directors General of Civil Aviation-Middle East Region (DGCA-MID/8), currently being held in Doha. The agreement aims to strengthen cooperation and coordination in the field of air navigation services between the two countries, contributing to the efficiency, safety and smooth flow of air traffic in the region. It also comes as part of the State of Qatar’s preparations to activate the second phase of the Doha Flight Information Region (FIR). #aviation #Qatar

Key highlights from the speech delivered by Mr. Mohamed bin Faleh Al-Hajri, In Charge of Managing QCAA, at the opening of the Eighth Meeting of the Directors General of Civil Aviation – Middle East Region. #aviation #Qatar

The Eighth Meeting of the Directors General of Civil Aviation-Middle East Region (DGCA-MID/8) commenced today in Doha, hosted by the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA), in cooperation with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Middle East Regional Office, from 26 to 28 October 2026. The meeting brings together directors general and officials from civil aviation authorities across the region and other countries, as well as 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. Discussions also cover developments in air transport facilitation, ways to enhance regional cooperation and support implementation, the progress of the Middle East Aviation Security Programme, and challenges related to unmanned aircraft. #Doha #Qatar #aviation

The Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) participated as part of the State of Qatar’s national delegation in the second Steering Group Meeting of the 14th cycle of the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP/14), held in Montreal from 19 to 23 October 2026. The delegation included representatives from several national entities, including QatarEnergy and Qatar Airways. The meeting discussed progress on the Committee’s work programme, including emissions and noise standards, sustainable aviation fuel, CORSIA, and international efforts to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. QCAA’s participation reflects its efforts to contribute to the development of international environmental policies and standards for the aviation sector, taking national interests into account and supporting the State’s sustainability objectives. #aviation #Qatar

Mr. Mohamed bin Faleh Al-Hajri, In Charge of Managing QCAA, met today in Doha with Mr. Mohamed Rahma, Regional Director of the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Middle East (MID) Office. The meeting explored ways to strengthen and further develop cooperation between the State of Qatar and ICAO in air navigation, environment, aviation safety and security. Discussions also covered the latest developments in the civil aviation sector in light of regional developments. The two sides also discussed preparations for the Eighth Meeting of the Directors General of Civil Aviation – Middle East Region (DGCA-MID/8), scheduled to begin in Doha tomorrow, and the key topics on its agenda. #aviation #Qatar

The #QCAA aims to promote the #civil_aviation and #meteorology facilities to reach all the levels in terms of efficiency and accuracy, In order to achieve its objectives, the QCAA operates several functions, including: