Saudi Civil Aviation Authority Participates in ICAO Security Week 2024

December 9, 2024

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) is participating, with a delegation led by its President, Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Duailej, at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Security Week 2024, hosted by the Omani Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) in Muscat from December 9 to 12.

The event brings together leaders and heads of civil aviation organizations and authorities worldwide.

The GACA’s participation aims to exchange expertise and experiences in civil aviation security and cybersecurity, develop skills and tools to strengthen the foundations of the aviation industry, and enhance safety in air operations and airports.

It also seeks to highlight the importance of coordinating responses to emerging threats, particularly cybersecurity-related challenges, and explore solutions and avenues for cooperation to address these challenges while promoting international collaboration to ensure civil aviation security.

Meanwhile, the GACA president will participate in the high-level Ministerial Segment and the Youth Session, held as part of the ICAO Security Week 2024.

The event focuses on the necessity of unifying international efforts and adopting an integrated approach to address all security challenges related to international civil aviation, including the protection of critical aviation infrastructure and enhancing its resilience against various risks.

It also addresses several topics, such as air cargo security, aviation security in conflict zones, and exploring best practices and tools to counter emerging security threats posed by modern digital technologies, drones, and other acts of unlawful interference.

ICAO Security Week 2024, hosted by the Sultanate of Oman, is one of this field's most prominent global events. This year marks the first time it has been held outside ICAO headquarters in Montreal, Canada.