Morocco to Lead Arab Civil Aviation Organization

Morocco has taken the helm of the Arab Civil Aviation Organization (ACAO), a significant development for the nation's role in regional aviation governance. Khalid Al-Sharqawi was elected Director General of the ACAO for a four-year term spanning 2026 to 2030 during the organization's 29th General Assembly held in Rabat.

Al-Sharqawi brings a wealth of experience to the position, having previously held several key roles within Morocco's Ministry of Transport and Logistics, including Director General of Civil Aviation and Secretary General of the ministry. His election underscores Morocco's growing influence in the Arab aviation sector.

During the assembly, Saudi Arabia's عبدالعزيز الدعيلج, President of the General Authority of Civil Aviation, was elected as the Chairman of the ACAO Executive Council for 2026-2028. The participants collectively stressed the importance of enhancing joint Arab cooperation in civil aviation. They also highlighted the need to coordinate efforts among member states to confront current and future challenges within the sector, aiming to ensure its sustainability and boost its regional and international competitiveness.