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Dear Valuable AGM Guests,
We are looking forward to welcoming you to the AACO 59th Annual General Meeting to be held in Doha, Qatar, on 2-4 November 2026 at the Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel.
Below we list all the necessary information to ensure a comfortable arrival and stay in Doha, as well as the relevant information needed for your participation in the AGM.
AGM Hosting
AACO AGM will be held by kind invitation of Mr. Hamad Al-Khater, Group Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Airways and Chairman of the AACO 59th AGM.
AGM Events & Functions
The 59th AGM will be held at the Sheraton Resort & Convention Hotel in Doha, Qatar, and includes the following main events:
- The official opening of the AGM will take place on Monday, 2 November, 2026 at 20:00 at Al Majlis Ballroom, and the Dinner will take place at Salwa Ballroom at 20:30 at the Sheraton Resort & Convention Hotel
- The working sessions of the AGM will take place on Tuesday, 3 November starting at 09:00 at Al Dafna Ballroom
- The AGM activities will conclude with the closing dinner on Tuesday, 3 November at 19:30
- Qatar Airways will organize a networking trip on 4 November 2026 to the Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum and the National Museum of Qatar.
AGM Registration & Badge
Registration will take place on the 2nd of November, starting at 10:00 a.m. at the lobby of the Sheraton Resort & Convention Hotel.
- Badges must be collected from the registration desk
- Your badge serves as confirmation of your registration as delegate
- Your badge must be worn at all the AGM functions
AGM Documentation
AGM working papers will be provided in electronic format and will not be distributed in print. Printed copies will be available only to the CEOs of AACO member airlines upon request. Should you wish to receive a hard copy, please contact us at [email protected] .
All AGM documentation and materials will be uploaded to the AACO Events App, which will be launched in October 2026.
Meet & Assist Arrangements
Qatar Airways will provide Meet & Assist arrangements to all AGM delegations at Hamad International Airport in Doha,Qatar. Accordingly, the final flight details should always be communicated with AACO at [email protected].
Transportation
The distance from Hamad International Airport to the Sheraton Resort & Convention Hotel is approximately 20 minutes.
Qatar Airways will provide transportation for all delegates during the AGM, including transfers between the airport and the Sheraton Resort & Convention Hotel, and vice versa. Accordingly, please provide your confirmed flight details to AACO at [email protected].
Qatar Airways will also provide transportation from the Sheraton Resort & Convention Hotel to the AGM closing dinner and networking trip.
AGM Hotel Policy
AACO 59th AGM will be held at the Sheraton Resort & Convention Hotel. Kindly book your stay through the AGM registration page on the AACO's website to benefit from our negotiated rates.
Please note the important hotel policy below:
- Room cancellation policy:
o Cancellation of guaranteed booking made 48 hours before the arrival date will not incur any charges
o In case of any cancellation less than 48 hours prior to the arrival date, one night will be charged
o In case of No-show, one night will be charged
- Check-in is at 15:00 and check-out is at 12:00. If you need an early check-in or late check-out, please contact the hotel at: [email protected] and [email protected] to coordinate this matter
Please note that the first block release rooms will be on 15 September 2026 as per the hotel's policy.
The address of the Sheraton Resort & Convention Hotel is at Al Corniche Street, Doha, Qatar, telephone number is +97444854444.
AGM Networking Functions
Qatar Airways will organize a networking trip for the AGM delegates on the 4th of November 2026. If you wish to participate, please indicate that on the registration page.
AGM APP
Be sure to visit the AACO Events AGM App as updates are posted on a regular basis. The App will provide information on the agenda, working papers, press release, resolutions, sponsors, and others.
Attendance list
You can request the AGM attendance list by contacting AACO at [email protected], or downloading it directly from the APP once launched.
AGM Dress Code
- The dress code for the opening and working sessions is "Business Attire"
- The dress code for the closing dinner is "Smart Casual"
- The dress code for the networking trip is "Casual"
AGM Contacts
- AGM Coordinator (AACO Executive Director):
Ms. Manal Diab – Tel: +961 3 227729
- Technical Matters and Audiovisual Requirements:
Mr. Walid Elhoss – Tel: +961 3 109772
- Meet & Assist Arrangements and Transportation:
Ms. Rasha Balkis - Tel: +961 70 758574
- Visa Assistance and Sponsorship:
Mr. Ahmad Itani - Tel: +961 71 371595
Hospitality Suites
Industry Partners interested in having a hospitality suite at the Sheraton Resort & Convention Hotel may contact Ms. Manal Diab / Executive Director, .at [email protected].
Weather and Climate Information
In November 2026, the daily temperature range is expected to be between 20 and 29 degrees Celsius.