[Arab Air Transport Organization: Member airlines are expected to lose approximately US$4.3 billion this year] On November 4, the 59th annual conference of the Arab Air Transport Organization held a working meeting in Doha, the capital of Qatar. The latest industry report released at the meeting showed that due to factors such as regional conflicts, rising energy costs and disrupted flight operations, the organization's member airlines are expected to suffer a total net loss of approximately US$4.3 billion in 2026. The report also shows that the cargo business of the organization's member airlines will increase by 4% year-on-year in 2025, but is expected to decline by 5.2% in 2026. The Arab Air Transport Organization was established in 1965 as an aviation industry organization in the Arab region. It is mainly responsible for industry interest coordination, policy initiatives, technical exchanges and cooperation. Members include Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Saudi Arabian Airlines and other major regional airlines. (CCTV News)