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The Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has elected Eng. Mohammed bin Sami Habib, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Representative to the ICAO Council, as Chair of the Technical Cooperation and Implementation Support Committee (TCC) for a one-year term. The election took place during the first meeting of the Council’s 236th session in Montreal, Canada.

This appointment reaffirms Saudi Arabia’s prominent role and strategic influence within the International Civil Aviation Organization and the global civil aviation industry.

The decision reflects the Council’s confidence in the Kingdom’s leadership in supporting capacity-building initiatives for member states to enhance compliance with international civil aviation standards, ensuring the safety, security, and sustainability of the sector. It also highlights global trust in the capabilities and expertise of Saudi professionals.

The ICAO Council serves as the organization’s permanent executive body, comprising 36 elected member states for a three-year term. It sets general policies, approves budgets, and makes decisions between sessions of the General Assembly.

Among its key committees is the Technical Cooperation and Implementation Support Committee (TCC), which advises the Council on policies and programs related to technical cooperation, capacity building, and training.