Egyptian Civil Aviation Minister Dr. Samah El-Hafny participated in the laying of the cornerstone for the new Arab Civil Aviation Organization headquarters in Rabat, Morocco. The event was attended by Moroccan Transport and Logistics Minister Abd al-Samad Qayyuh and several members of the organization's executive council and concerned officials. This took place on the sidelines of the minister's participation in the 2026 Marrakech Aviation Exhibition.
Dr. Samah El-Hafny stated that the laying of the cornerstone for the new headquarters represents a significant milestone in the Arab Civil Aviation Organization's journey. It reflects the member states' commitment to developing their institutional infrastructure to keep pace with the rapid developments in the civil aviation sector. The new headquarters will provide a modern working environment that supports the organization's programs and initiatives.
The new headquarters will enhance the organization's ability to perform its tasks and expand cooperation and exchange of expertise and visions among Arab countries in various fields of civil aviation. El-Hafny emphasized that the current stage requires increased coordination and integration among Arab countries to keep up with the successive changes and challenges in the aviation sector. The new headquarters will contribute to strengthening communication between the organization, member states, and partners.
El-Hafny expressed his appreciation for the Kingdom of Morocco's continuous support for the organization. He noted that Morocco's continued hosting of the organization's headquarters in Rabat reflects the depth of Arab partnership and the kingdom's commitment to supporting Arab collective action institutions. The Moroccan Transport and Logistics Ministry is fully financing the project to ensure the establishment of a modern headquarters that matches the organization's evolving tasks and programs.
The project includes a range of facilities and modern equipment, such as administrative and technical offices and official and bilateral meeting rooms. This will provide a developed working environment that meets the organization's needs and allows for suitable spaces for meetings of its devices and technical committees. The new headquarters will also host delegations and organize Arab and international meetings and consultations.
The implementation of the project is part of the support provided by the Kingdom of Morocco to the organization. Morocco has hosted the organization's headquarters in Rabat since its establishment in 1996. The new headquarters is expected to strengthen the organization's presence and role in regional and international forums related to civil aviation.
The project is a significant step towards enhancing the organization's capabilities and supporting cooperation and coordination among Arab countries in the field of civil aviation. The organization aims to play a more effective role in the international civil aviation community through its new headquarters.
Key points
- The new Arab Civil Aviation Organization headquarters is being established in Rabat, Morocco, with full financing from the Moroccan government.
- The project aims to provide a modern working environment that supports the organization's programs and initiatives.
- The new headquarters will enhance cooperation and exchange of expertise among Arab countries in various fields of civil aviation.
