Middle East Regional Office

Connecting States. Advancing Aviation. Strengthening the Region.

The ICAO Middle East (MID) Regional Office works with Member States and regional partners to support the safe, secure, efficient, economically viable and environmentally sustainable development of international civil aviation across the Middle East.

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Message from the Regional Director, ICAO Middle East Office

Welcome to the ICAO Middle East Regional Office.

It is an honor to lead a dedicated team working closely with our Member States and regional partners to advance ICAO’s mission and support the safe, secure, efficient and sustainable development of international civil aviation across the Middle East.

The Middle East is one of the world’s most dynamic and strategically important aviation regions. Connecting continents and markets, it plays a vital role in global air transport, trade and tourism. At the same time, the Region faces complex and evolving challenges, including geopolitical tensions, airspace disruptions, GNSS interference, rapid traffic growth, infrastructure constraints and the need to accelerate aviation decarbonization. Addressing these challenges requires strong regional cooperation, effective coordination and a shared commitment to ICAO’s Strategic Objectives.

From our office in Cairo, we serve as a bridge between ICAO’s global framework and regional priorities. Through technical assistance, capacity-building, regional meetings, expert groups, data-driven analysis and contingency planning, we work with civil aviation authorities, regional organizations, industry partners and international stakeholders to translate global standards and strategic objectives into practical regional action.

Guided by ICAO’s No Country Left Behind initiative, we remain committed to supporting every Member State in strengthening its aviation capabilities and advancing the effective implementation of ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs).

Regional cooperation remains at the heart of our work. By fostering dialogue, sharing expertise and strengthening partnerships, we help States address common challenges and build a more resilient, connected and sustainable aviation system.

Looking ahead, our priorities remain clear: strengthening aviation safety and security, enhancing the resilience and efficiency of air navigation, supporting sustainable aviation growth, advancing environmental action and improving regional preparedness for emerging challenges.

I invite you to explore this website, discover our activities and initiatives, and engage with the ICAO Middle East Regional Office. Together, we can strengthen regional cooperation and ensure that aviation continues to serve as a bridge for connectivity, opportunity and sustainable development across the Middle East.

Mohamed Khalifa Rahma

Regional Director
ICAO Middle East Regional Office

MID at a Glance

15 Member States

Across the MID Region

Established in 1953

ICAO Middle East Regional Office

Regional Office: Cairo, Egypt

The ICAO Middle East Regional Office was established in Cairo, Egypt, in 1953.

Bahrain • Egypt • Iran • Iraq • Jordan • Kuwait • Lebanon • Libya • Oman • Qatar • Saudi Arabia • Sudan • Syria • United Arab Emirates • Yemen

What We Do

The ICAO MID Regional Office works closely with its accredited States, regional and sub-regional organizations, and United Nations agencies and programmes to support the implementation of ICAO Standards, Recommended Practices, policies and global and regional plans.

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Every Flight is Safe and Secure

Aviation is Environmentally Sustainable

Aviation Delivers Seamless, Accessible, and Reliable Mobility for All

No Country Left Behind

The International Civil Aviation Convention and other Treaties, Laws and Regulations address all Challenges

The Economic Development of Air Transport Assures the Delivery of Economic Prosperity and Societal Well-Being for All

Regional Groups & Programmes

Discover the regional groups and programmes supporting cooperation and implementation across the MID Region.

Explore our activities and initiatives

Discover our activities and initiatives, and engage with the ICAO Middle East Regional Office. Together, we can strengthen regional cooperation.

Explore regional programmes