QCAA Hosts Civil Aviation Security Week in Doha.

Doha: Mohamed bin Faleh Al Hajri, In Charge of Managing Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA), inaugurated the Civil Aviation Security Week in Doha on Monday. Held under the theme "Protecting Civil Aviation from Unmanned Aerial Systems," the event is hosted by QCAA and organized by the Arab Civil Aviation Organization (ACAO) and the US Transportation Security Administration, under the patronage of HE Minister of Transport Jassim bin Saif Al Sulaiti. According to Qatar News Agency, the week-long event, running from November 11 to 14, 2024, features the participation of 15 countries. The opening was attended by HE US Ambassador to Qatar Timmy Davis, and several senior officials from the event's organizing entities. During the opening session, Al Hajri delivered a speech in which he stressed the need to devote efforts to protecting aviation. He highlighted the unprecedented progress and challenges imposed by modern technology, especially drone systems, which offer opportunities but also pose new security conce rns. Al Hajri emphasized the necessity of establishing legal and regulatory frameworks to ensure their optimal use and mitigate potential risks. He further stated that achieving aviation security in the face of these threats requires a unified international response and consensus in policies and procedures. This can be achieved through close cooperation between countries and international organizations in developing advanced security strategies that ensure the highest levels of safety in global airspace. The Civil Aviation Security Week serves as an important opportunity to exchange experiences and participate effectively in enhancing aviation security both regionally and globally. The event focuses on discussing topics such as the threats of drones to aviation, ways to protect the vital infrastructure of civil aviation, and enhancing cooperation in this field.