QCAA head meets civil aviation chiefs from eight countries

By the Editorial Team · Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Mohammed bin Faleh al-Hajri, head of Qatar's Civil Aviation Authority, conducted bilateral talks with civil aviation directors from eight Middle Eastern and African countries during the DGCA-MID’8 meeting in Doha. The discussions focused on boosting cooperation in air navigation, safety, and transport to enhance regional aviation coordination and safety standards.

Mohammed bin Faleh al-Hajri, head of the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA), held a series of bilateral meetings with directors of civil aviation from eight countries during the 8th Meeting of Directors General of Civil Aviation in the Middle East (DGCA-MID’8). The event took place in Doha and was organized by the QCAA in partnership with the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Middle East Regional Office.

The discussions involved representatives from the Republic of Yemen, the Sultanate of Oman, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Republic of Lebanon, the State of Libya, the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, the Republic of the Sudan, and the Federal Republic of Somalia. The focus of the talks was on enhancing bilateral relationships and expanding cooperation in the civil aviation sector.

Key areas highlighted during the meetings included air navigation, aviation safety and security, and air transport. Participants also emphasized the importance of exchanging expertise and experience to support joint initiatives and improve coordination. The meetings aimed to strengthen ties between Qatar and the participating countries to promote the advancement and safety of regional civil aviation operations.

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