Qatar participated in the extraordinary meeting of the Executive Committee of Civil Aviation in the Gulf Co-operation Council countries, which was held on Monday via visual communication technology, to discuss efforts and measures taken by Civil aviation bodies and departments in the GCC countries, to curb the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19).
Qatar was represented at the meeting by HE Abdullah bin Nasser Turki al-Subaie, Chairman of Qatar Civil Aviation Authority.
The meeting reviewed efforts made by the Gulf Co-operation Council countries to confront the spread of the virus (Covid-19) and the economic and operational impacts on the air transport sector and national carriers in the Gulf states due to the implications of its spread.
The joint emergency plans of the civil aviation sector were also discussed in order to manage such crises in the future, and co-ordination on recovery plans to ensure the smooth return of operation jointly after the pandemic recedes.
