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Arab Times
21-07-2025
- Business
- Arab Times
Kuwait seeks to strengthen civil aviation ties with Japan
KUWAIT CITY, July 21: Sheikh Hamoud Mubarak Al-Hamoud Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Chairman of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), expressed Kuwait's strong interest in deepening cooperation with Japan across various sectors of civil aviation, including training, aviation safety and security, and airport infrastructure development. The remarks came during Sheikh Hamoud's meeting with the Japanese Ambassador to Kuwait, H.E. Kenichiro Mukai, as part of ongoing efforts to bolster bilateral ties between the two countries. According to a DGCA press statement, the meeting addressed key areas of joint cooperation and opportunities to benefit from Japan's extensive experience and advanced technologies in the aviation industry. Sheikh Hamoud highlighted the long-standing and friendly relations between Kuwait and Japan, emphasizing Japan's leadership in aviation technology and its potential contribution to Kuwait's civil aviation development. In response, Ambassador Mukai expressed his gratitude for the warm welcome and reaffirmed Japan's commitment to strengthening collaboration with Kuwait in the aviation sector, underscoring shared interests in innovation, safety, and sustainable growth.
Kuwait News Agency
07-05-2025
- Business
- Kuwait News Agency
Kuwait participates in 72nd session of ACAO Executive Council in Morocco
Transport RABAT, April 7 (KUNA) -- The State of Kuwait participated in the 72nd Executive Council meeting of the Arab Civil Aviation Organization (ACAO) held on Wednesday in Rabat. The Kuwaiti delegation was led by Director General of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) Sheikh Hamoud Mubarak Al-Hamoud Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, alongside delegations from other member states. In a statement to KUNA, Sheikh Homoud Al-Sabah emphasized that the meeting reflects ACAO's continued efforts to enhance the aviation sector in Arab countries by modernizing regulations to align with international standards. He added that the meeting addressed various topics related to the opportunities and challenges facing the air transport sector in the Arab region. Additionally, discussions included the review of recommendations and decisions from previous sessions, financial matters, and preparations for the upcoming General Assembly of the Organization. The meeting also focused on key issues to be discussed at the upcoming International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) General Assembly in September, which will be held at ICAO's headquarters in Montreal, Canada. Sheikh Hamoud extended Kuwait's congratulations on the inclusion of Yemen and Tunisia in the Executive Council following a decision to expand its membership. The Executive Council, composed of 11 member states elected every two years by the General Assembly, serves as the governing body of ACAO, overseeing its administration and ensuring the implementation of decisions from the General Conference. (end)
