Somalia Presents the Strategic Role of Its Airspace at a Conference in Qatar

DOOXA, Qatar — The Director General of the Somali Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA), Ahmed Macalin Hassan, presented the progress Somalia has made in civil aviation and the strategic importance of the country's airspace for connecting regional and international flights at a meeting in the city of Doha.

Ahmed made these remarks at the eighth meeting of the Directors General of Civil Aviation of the Middle East (DGCA-MID/8), stating that the airspace of Somalia has played an important role in connecting civil aviation while the security situation in the region has affected flight operations. He mentioned that modernizing aviation systems, using advanced technological equipment, and having knowledgeable and experienced personnel have enhanced Somalia's reputation and the importance of its airspace.

“Today we are at a point where the world depends on us,” said Ahmed, speaking about the role of Somalia's airspace in connecting flights. The Director General also stated that Somalia's participation in the conference is an opportunity to strengthen regional cooperation, as the country is located on a strategic air route that is crucial for regional and global flights.

The DGCA-MID/8 conference is in its second day in Doha, hosted this year by the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA), in collaboration with the Middle East Office of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Officials from civil aviation authorities of Middle Eastern countries and other nations, as well as representatives from international and regional organizations, are participating.

The agenda of the conference includes aviation safety and aircraft guidance, security of digital systems, environmental protection, facilitation of air transport, and strengthening regional cooperation. The implementation of the Middle East aviation security program and challenges arising from unmanned aircraft are also being discussed.

Ahmed delivered these remarks at the eighth meeting of the Directors General of Civil Aviation Authorities in the Middle East (DGCA-MID/8), stating that the airspace of Somalia has played an important role in connecting civil aviation while the security situation in the region has affected flight operations.

He mentioned that the modernization of aviation systems, the use of advanced technological equipment, and staff with knowledge and experience have enhanced Somalia's reputation and the importance of its airspace.

“Today we are at a point where the world depends on us,” said Ahmed, speaking about the role of Somalia's airspace in connecting flights.

The Director General also stated that Somalia's participation in the conference is an opportunity to strengthen regional cooperation, as the country is located on a strategic air route that is crucial for regional and global flights.

The DGCA-MID/8 conference is in its second day in Doha, and this year it is hosted by the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA), in collaboration with the Middle East Regional Office of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

Officials from civil aviation authorities of Middle Eastern countries and other nations, as well as representatives from international and regional organizations, are participating.