Oman Air - the designated carrier of Sultanate of Oman - will organise the 36th Arab Air Carriers Organization AGM from 6th to 8th October 2003.

The AGM will feature a unique blend of international experts and senior representatives from the global aviation industry coming together to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the Arab Airlines. The Arab Air Carriers Organization (AACO) established in 1965 is a Regional Association of the Arab Airlines who have their home base in countries who are members of the Arab League. The organization`s mission is to promote cooperation amongst Arab Airlines and to serve their common interests through service excellence.

Twenty two Arab Airlines will participate in this AGM. AACO also has established Industry Partnership Programs with major aerospace manufacturers like Airbus, Boeing, Rolls Royce, Amadeus, and Galileo.

The objectives of the 36th Arab Air Carriers Organization`s AGM are to promote the highest safety standards, to provide a framework for a better economic environment for airline operations, to promote high standards of consumer driven services, to provide high quality and cost effective framework for human resources development and to invest in the synergy of interaction between the members through establishment of projects.

The AGM will consist of extensive presentations, speeches, recommendations, reports on the Arab Aviation Industry. Issues associated with joint projects, coordination, international affairs and database management between the Arab Airlines will be some of the key subjects during the AGM.

The AGM also receives the reports of AACO`s six standing committees namely the Commercial Affairs Committee, the Technical Committee, the Information Technology Committee, the Services Committee, the Financial Affairs and Economic Planning Committee and the Planning and Development of Human Resources Committee.

Speaking about the 36th AACO AGM, Mr. Abdul Rahman Al Busaidy, Chief Executive Officer said, We are honoured that Oman has been selected as the destination for the 36th AACO AGM and above all with Oman Air playing the host. We will now get an opportunity to showcase the splendour of Oman and extend the renowned Omani hospitality to our esteemed guests. We are sure that we will be able to pull this off with much fanfare.

Oman Air has created a niche for itself since its inception in 1993. Today Oman Air is a familiar sight and a preferred airline for the discerning traveller in the region. The company with its team of dedicated and skilled workforce has earned an enviable reputation in the region. It covers 20 international destinations and two domestic destinations with a young fleet of B737NG and ATRs. It offers the first ever intra-Gulf commuter services and provides code-sharing arrangements with leading international airlines to Zurich and Dubai. Today, the distinct `Khanjar` of Oman Air has become an increasingly familiar sight at international airports. Oman Air today is a perfect mix of modern vision and timeless traditions and is ready for the future along with the strengths of the past.