Thursday 05 / November / 2026
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, hosted the 10th meeting of the Regional Cooperation Mechanism for Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation for the Middle East and North Africa region, affiliated with the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).
The meeting convened with the participation of representatives from entities concerned with aviation safety across the MENA region, aiming to strengthen regional cooperation and coordination, as well as exchange expertise and information in the field of aircraft accident and incident investigation.
The meeting discussed a number of relevant current topics, reviewed developments and challenges in the field of aviation safety, and examined ways to develop cooperation mechanisms and information and expertise exchange among member states, thereby supporting accident prevention efforts and enhancing air safety standards in the region.
The meeting also addressed the importance of standardising practices, enhancing coordination among competent authorities, and leveraging regional and international expertise and experiences to support the efficiency of investigation operations, extract learned lessons, and translate them into preventive measures that contribute to reducing future risks.
Participants emphasised the importance of continued coordination and cooperation among member states, alongside strengthening channels for exchanging information and expertise in accordance with best international practices and standards in aviation safety and accident and incident investigation.
The convening of the meeting comes as a confirmation of the importance of regional cooperation and partnership among relevant entities in developing the aviation safety system and enhancing technical and institutional capabilities, contributing to building a safer, more efficient, and sustainable aviation sector in the Middle East and North Africa region.
