About
Eng. Duaij Al-Otaibi is a distinguished professional with extensive experience in civil aviation and a profound dedication to sports administration, particularly in the field of shooting sports. His career is marked by significant leadership roles and contributions to national and international organizations.
Work Experience
Acting Director General of Civil Aviation
May 5, 2024 – PresentDirectorate General of Civil Aviation, Kuwait
Overseeing the operations and strategic direction of civil aviation in Kuwait.
Deputy Director General for Aviation Safety, Air Transport & Civil Aviation Security (Assistant Undersecretary)
May 9, 2021 – May 2024Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Kuwait
Responsible for enhancing aviation safety standards, managing air transport policies, and ensuring robust civil aviation security.
Director of Aviation Safety Department
2019–2021Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Kuwait
Managed and directed the aviation safety department, ensuring compliance with international standards.
Aviation Safety Inspector Engineer
2014–2019Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Kuwait
Conducted safety inspections and ensured adherence to aviation regulations.
Expert in Engineering Project Management
1996–2012Kuwait Airways
Managed and oversaw engineering projects within the airline.
Education
Advanced Specialized Courses in Aviation Industry & Air Transport Safety Investigation
2018Cranfield University, Bedford, England
Master of Air Transport Management
2002City, University of London, UK
Specialized Course in International Negotiations
1996Geneva, Switzerland
Specialized Aeronautical Engineering Courses
1992USA
Specialized Aeronautical Engineering Courses
1985Oxford, UK
Aeronautical Engineering Degree
1983Scotland, UK
Sports Leadership
- President of the Arab Shooting Federation (2009 – Present)
- President of the Kuwaiti Shooting Federation and Club (2013 – Present)
- Executive Director of the Asian Shooting Confederation (ASC) (2016 – Present)
- Head of Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Academy for Olympic Shooting and Shooting School (2011 – Present)
- Honorary President of the Arab Archery Federation (2015 – Present)
- Founding member of the Kuwaiti Shooting Club (1994)
- Founder and contributor to the first Arabic shooting sports magazine
- Secretary General of the Kuwaiti Shooting Club (1997)
- Head of the preparation team for the Olympic team participating in the Sydney 2000 Olympics
- Head and founder of the Rami 2000 project (1998–2000)
- Head of the Shooting School (2000–2011)
- Member of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) (2010–2016)
- Member of the International Sporting Clays Federation (FITASC) (2014–2018)
- Founder of the Olympic Archery Team at the Kuwaiti Shooting Club
- Head of the Ahmadi Shooting Committee, Ahmadi Governorate Association for Shooting and Branches (1987–1993)
International Recognition
Order of the Star of Italy · November 2023
Awarded in recognition of his role in strengthening sporting relations between Kuwait and Italy and advancing shooting sport at the national and Arab levels.
Media
Order of the Star of Italy · November 2023