Saudi Arabia civil aviation expects 12,000 flights during Hajj season
Wed, 22 Apr 2026
Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation has affirmed its full readiness to enhance operation during this Hajj season by providing more than 3.1 million seats for inbound and outbound flights and operating more than 12,000 scheduled and charter flights through six main airports.
Flights maybe diverted or cancelled, says Bahrain CAA
Sat, 28 Feb 2026
Bahrain's Civil Aviation Affairs (CAA) has announced that, in light of the closure of the airspace in the Kingdom and certain countries in the region due to current developments, arriving and departing flights at Bahrain International Airport may be diverted, cancelled, or rescheduled.
UAE signs deal to launch phase four of airspace restructuring project
Thu, 12 Feb 2026
UAE’s civil aviation and defence ministries have signed an agreement for the implementation of Phase IV of the country’s Airspace Restructuring Project, that will focus on upgrading air traffic management systems and boosting air route capacity while supporting planned expansions by airports and national carriers.
Saudi Arabia, Spain to enhance cooperation in civil aviation
Tue, 10 Feb 2026
Saudi Arabia and Spain signed two memoranda of understanding (MoUs) to enhance cooperation in the fields of civil aviation and future modes of transportation. The agreements are expected to raise aviation safety standards, enhance security, improve air operation quality, and elevate passenger experience.
UAE explores boosting civil aviation ties with India
Sun, 01 Feb 2026
Abdulla Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism and GCAA Chairman, met with India’s Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu to explore enhancing civil aviation cooperation and strengthening the bilateral partnership to support economic growth, investment, and development between the UAE and India.
Oman signs four air transport service agreements
Thu, 13 Nov 2025
Oman has signed four bilateral air transport service agreements with the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Zambia, and Cabo Verde.