On Thursday, October 8, 2026, Morocco marked the beginning of construction on the new headquarters for the Arab Civil Aviation Organization (ACAO). The project, led by Moroccan Transport and Logistics Minister Abdel Samad Qayouh, aims to enhance Arab cooperation in civil aviation. The new headquarters will provide a modern workspace that meets international standards, supporting the organization's growing role in the region. The project is fully funded by the Moroccan government.
The new headquarters is seen as a significant development in Morocco's aviation sector, which is expected to play an increasingly important role in the region. According to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the sector is projected to grow significantly, with 5 billion passengers recorded last year and an expected 12 billion by 2050. The Moroccan government is committed to developing the country's aviation infrastructure to meet this growth.
The Arab Civil Aviation Organization's new headquarters is expected to be completed within eight months at an initial cost of 20 million dirhams. The project is being led by Khalid Al-Sharkawi, the organization's Secretary General. The new headquarters will provide a modern workspace for the organization's staff and member states, enhancing its ability to coordinate and regulate civil aviation in the region.
The project has been welcomed by member states, who see it as a significant step forward in Arab cooperation on civil aviation. Egyptian Minister of Civil Aviation and current President of the ACAO's General Assembly, Samah El-Hafni, praised Morocco's commitment to supporting the organization. He noted that the new headquarters would enhance the organization's role in the region and provide a modern workspace for its staff.
The new headquarters is also seen as a reflection of Morocco's commitment to supporting the Arab Civil Aviation Organization. UAE General Civil Aviation Authority Director General, Saif Al-Suwaidi, expressed his gratitude to Morocco for hosting the organization and supporting its activities. He noted that the new headquarters would provide a modern workspace for the organization's staff and enhance its ability to coordinate and regulate civil aviation in the region.
Kuwaiti Civil Aviation Authority Chairman, Sheikh Hamoud Mubarak Hamoud Al-Sabah, also praised Morocco's commitment to supporting the Arab Civil Aviation Organization. He noted that the new headquarters would provide a modern workspace for the organization's staff and enhance its ability to coordinate and regulate civil aviation in the region.
The new headquarters is expected to be completed soon, with Qatar's Civil Aviation Authority Chairman, Mohamed Faleh Al-Hajri, expressing his gratitude to Morocco for hosting the organization and supporting its activities. He noted that the new headquarters would provide a modern workspace for the organization's staff and enhance its ability to coordinate and regulate civil aviation in the region.
Key points
- Morocco breaks ground on new headquarters for Arab Civil Aviation Organization
- New headquarters to provide modern workspace for organization's staff and member states
- Project reflects Morocco's commitment to supporting Arab cooperation in civil aviation
