In a significant bilateral development, Kuwait's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) signed an extensive technical cooperation memorandum today to strengthen aviation collaboration between the two Gulf nations.

Key Agreement Highlights:

• Training & Expertise: Framework for joint training programs and knowledge exchange

• Operational Modernization: Upgrading air navigation and ATC systems to latest ICAO standards

• Safety Enhancement: Unified approach to aviation security protocols

• Technical Workforce: Facilitated exchange programs for aviation professionals

Statements from Leadership:

Sheikh Hamoud Mubarak Al-Hamoud Al-Sabah
(Kuwait DGCA President)
"This memorandum establishes new benchmarks for GCC aviation integration, particularly in:
✓ National workforce competency development
✓ Adoption of cutting-edge ATM technologies
✓ Harmonization with global safety benchmarks"

Abdulaziz Al-Duailej
(GACA President)
"Through this partnership, we will:
✓ Implement shared technical training academies
✓ Develop joint R&D programs for sustainable aviation
✓ Create unified operational databases
✓ Enhance Hajj/Umrah air traffic coordination"