Saudi Arabia wins the ICAO Aviation Security Committee’s presidency

Saudi Arabia has won the presidency of one of the top committees of the International Civil Aviation Organization, marking a big victory for its airspace sector.

The Kingdom’s delegate on the Aviation Security Committee will be Bader Al-Sagri for the years 2023–2024, it was announced at the 229th session of the ICAO’s council meeting in Montreal, Canada.

Saudi Arabia will now play a significant part in making suggestions for policies, strategic directions, and planning initiatives.

The committee’s duties also include providing advice on international standards and security recommendations, identifying new dangers to international civil aviation, and taking the appropriate precautions to protect the sector from unauthorized influence.

Saudi Arabia’s presidency of the Aviation Security Committee strengthens its ongoing commitment to ensure the safety and security of the global air transport system.   

It also underscores the Kingdom’s influence in international civil aviation forums and regional organizations.   

Notably, Saudi Arabia also chairs several committees in the Arab Civil Aviation Organization, including its own Aviation Security Committee.   

ACAO’s confidence in the competence of Saudi professionals positively reflects the Kingdom’s ability to effectively manage committees in international organizations.  

Moreover, Saudi Arabia has demonstrated its commitment to global civil aviation by launching various programs and initiatives.   

The Kingdom actively dispatches Saudi experts to work in specialized organizations in addition to hosting the permanent headquarters of key entities such as the ICAO’s Cooperative Aviation Security Program Middle East and the ICAO’s Regional Safety Oversight Organization for Middle East and North Africa.  

Furthermore, in an effort to achieve Vision 2030 goals, Saudi Arabia is set to host the 15th International Conference on Air Services Negotiations of the ICAO in December 2023.  

According to the Civil Aviation Sector Strategy, the Kingdom is aiming to enhance air connectivity to 250 destinations worldwide, transporting 330 million passengers by 2030.