Wednesday 18 / September / 2024
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman, represented by “Oman Airports,” host led on Wednesday the first GCC Airports CEOs Forum l, at St. Regis Al Mouj, Muscat, with the participation of the CEOs of GCC airports.
This forum, in its inaugural edition this year, is part of the efforts to deepen cooperation between the airports of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, aiming to drive economic growth and develop the aviation and air transport sector in the region, benefiting the people of the GCC and enhancing economic integration.
The forum is held to support the shared goals of GCC countries, fostering bilateral coordination between their institutions in response to the aspirations of GCC leaders to achieve comprehensive and sustainable economic development.
It aligns with the Gulf region’s strategic focus on investing in infrastructure and improving services to accommodate the expected growth in air travel and aviation, alongside the joint committees and ongoing work plans in the airport sector.
Sheikh Aimen bin Ahmed Al Hosni, CEO of “Oman Airports,” welcomed the participation of the CEOs of GCC airports in this forum, which has been designed as a vital platform to strengthen cooperation and integration between the Gulf airports. He affirmed that the forum reflects the commitment of the aviation sector in Oman and the Gulf countries to joint efforts within a comprehensive vision for developing services and infrastructure in the sector, driving sustainable development in the region.
The forum discussed the possibility of launching a regional alliance for airports in the Middle East, to contribute to achieving the strategic aspirations of the countries of the region.
