MANAMA: Bahrain"s Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed, announced on Saturday that Bahrain will continue to manage air traffic in the airspace over the Arabian Gulf’s international waters. The council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) made the decision during its 225th session, which allows Bahrain to manage air traffic that extends from the borders of the UAE’s flight information region (FIR) to the borders of Kuwait’s FIR, state news agency Bahrain News Agency reported. Members of the council commended the air navigation services provided by Bahrain, which has been managing the ICAO mandate since 1959 by providing safe and efficient air traffic control services. In line with international laws, which grant countries the right to exclusive sovereignty over airspace above its territories, the establishment of Doha’s FIR was approved to include the airspace over Qatar’s land and water. The aviation council stressed the importance of conducting continuous technical studies to ensure the safety and efficiency of air traffic operations and guarantee regional compatibility following any changes to air navigation plans. Mohammed also affirmed Bahrain’s commitment to the ICAO and all its member states.