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Cabinet highlights global praise for Egypt’s airports

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 - 01:34 GMT

This has been reflected in the global praises for the efficiency of the Egyptian airports and their ability to handle various challenges, especially amid the current regional tensions.

ICAO chief praises Egypt’s handling of surge in diverted flights amid regional airspace closures

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 - 12:19 GMT

During a meeting on Sunday with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in Egypt, ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar said Egypt managed these challenges efficiently and responsibly, ensuring the continued safety and order of air traffic operations.

Egypt implements comprehensive plan to modernize civil aviation sector: El-Sisi to ICAO chief

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 - 11:10 GMT

El-Sisi affirmed Egypt’s commitment to developing civil aviation as a strategic sector closely linked to comprehensive economic development.

Egypt seeks ICAO Council seat, backs African aviation integration – minister

Fri, 30 May 2025 - 10:52 GMT

Hefny held talks with African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) leaders to deepen cooperation and secure backing for Egypt’s ICAO candidacy ahead of elections in September. AFCAC officials voiced support, citing Egypt’s infrastructure and regulatory contributions to African aviation.

Egypt to host CORSIA Aviation workshop on April 7, 8

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 - 05:08 GMT

The Arab Civil Aviation Organization announced holding a workshop on the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) in Cairo on April 7-8,

ICAO calls for maintaining safety of civil aviation after UAE concerns

Fri, 18 May 2018 - 09:56 GMT

ICAO has upheld the concerns of the UAE about the hazardous safety situation created by uncoordinated Qatari Military Operations

Bahrain condemns Qatari fighters’ interception of UAE airliner

Mon, 23 Apr 2018 - 01:00 GMT

Bahrain condemned the interception of an Emirati airliner by Qatari fighter jets, Bahrain News Agency reported.

UAE to lodge aviation complaint against Qatar at UN agency

Tue, 16 Jan 2018 - 10:04 GMT

The UAE will lodge a complaint against Qatar at the United Nations aviation agency after Qatari fighter jets twice intercepted UAE civilian aircraft.

Britons ask to lift travel ban to Egypt: Fathy

Mon, 25 Dec 2017 - 08:33 GMT

Minister of Civil Aviation Sherif Fathy said Sunday that Britain does not have political concerns regarding Sharm Al-Sheikh Airport.

Cairo Airport conducts final rehearsal for emergency experiment

Wed, 08 Nov 2017 - 12:47 GMT

Cairo International Airport carried out on Wednesday its final rehearsal in preparation for an extended emergency experiment scheduled for mid-month.

Cairo Airport to receive Africa’s best 2017 air safety award

Sat, 14 Oct 2017 - 07:20 GMT

This week the Airports Council International (ACI) will present the best 2017 air safety award in Africa to Cairo International airport.

Cairo airport wins ACQ award

Thu, 31 Aug 2017 - 12:49 GMT

Cairo International Airport has received the 2017 Airport Service Quality (ACQ) award announced by the Airports Council International (ACI).

Aviation minister meets several ministers in Sharm ElSheikh

Sat, 26 Aug 2017 - 04:31 GMT

Civil Aviation Minister Sherif Fathi met with a number of transport and aviation ministers in Africa and the Middle East region on the sidelines of a recent.

ICAO chief in Egypt for regional meeting in Sharm ElSheikh

Sun, 20 Aug 2017 - 09:57 GMT

International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) President Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu arrived on Sunday.

Egypt contributed to turning down Qatari complaint before ICAO

Fri, 11 Aug 2017 - 05:34 GMT

Egypt foiled Qatari attempts to complain to ICAO against the measures adopted by the four Arab states as they closed their airspace to Qatari transportation.

ICAO distances itself from Gulf rift

Fri, 11 Aug 2017 - 07:32 GMT

The Board of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) refused to get involved in the Gulf dispute with Qatar.

Saudi Aviation denies opening airspace to Qatar Airlines

Wed, 09 Aug 2017 - 07:48 GMT

The General Authority of Civil Aviation of Saudi Arabia denied Wednesday claims that it allowed Qatari airlines to enter its airspace from the west as “untrue."

Analysis: ICAO ruins Qatar’s endeavors to escape Arab boycott

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 - 08:40 GMT

Qatari officials expressed their hopes that the ICAO would approve their complaint against the Arab quartet’s stance, but the ICAO’s decision ruined Qatar’s aspirations.

ICAO approves 4 Arab states working paper against Qatar

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 - 11:05 GMT

The joint working paper that was praised by the member countries has included opening nine additional airways.

Qatar prevents its nationals from Hajj registration

Mon, 31 Jul 2017 - 10:01 GMT

Qatar’s Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs stopped electronic registration of Hajj for Qatari citizens and residents on Saturday without stating reasons.

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