Saudi Arabia’s Alsagri to head ICAO Aviation Security Committee

KSA’s permanent representative at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)Bader bin Saleh Alsagri has been selected to head the ICAO’s Aviation Security Committee, according to Saudi news agency SPA. Alsagri’s appointment comes as Saudi Arabia was awarded the presidency of the committee for 2023-2024.

The Aviation Security Committee for which Alsagri is president is responsible for submitting proposals to the ICAO Council on policies, strategic direction, priorities, and planning that is of import to aviation security, SPA noted. Alsagri’s committee is also tasked with counseling the ICAO Council on international standards and security recommendations as well as assessing emerging threats to civil aviation while taking the necessary measures to protect the sector.