The conference opened with a speech by Captain Majid bin Saif Al Barhi, who stated: “Since signing the Chicago Convention on International Civil Aviation, the Sultanate of Oman has been committed to fulfilling international recommendations and requirements to ensure the highest standards of air safety, contributing to the growth and prosperity of the aviation sector both locally and internationally.”

He added: “Given Oman’s compliance with ICAO’s requirements regarding the regulations and procedures governing the Air Accident Victim Assistance Plan, and with the aim of exchanging expertise among member states and benefiting from Oman’s experience in this field, the international organization recommended that Oman host this international conference.”

The conference witnessed wide participation from both the public and private sectors, as well as experts in aviation safety. Several key topics were discussed, including ICAO’s standards and requirements and member states’ responsibilities during air accidents, the role of the operating airlines of the aircraft involved in the accident, the role of airports where the accident occurred, the responsibilities of investigation authorities in keeping families informed about the progress of investigations, and the tasks of relevant institutions in identifying victims and injured persons, in addition to how to support the families of victims and the missing in such accidents.

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