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General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) President Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Duailej said Saudi Arabia’s election to represent the Arab Group on the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) council underscores the Kingdom's significant role in the civil aviation sector regionally and internationally.

 Al-Duailej, who also chairs the Arab Civil Aviation Organization (ACAO) executive council, added that the unanimous decision reflects its leading position within specialized international bodies.

 Al-Duailej's remarks came on the sidelines of the 30th extraordinary session of the ACAO general assembly, held Thursday in the Moroccan capital, Rabat.

 He noted that recent executive council meetings and an extraordinary session of the ACAO provided a significant platform to discuss critical aviation sector issues. These issues included those concerning safety and security, and the integration of modern technologies for system development, he added.

 Al-Duailej stressed that the aviation industry’s growing challenges demand enhanced coordination and collaboration among nations, particularly in preparation for the ICAO council meetings scheduled for September in Montreal.

 Such efforts, he added, will strengthen Arab representation and help secure the highest possible number of seats on the council.