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Top executives in the aviation sector will convene in Riyadh to deliberate on the future of the aviation industry.

  • The second edition of the two-day Saudi Airport Exhibition is scheduled to take place in the capital city of Saudi Arabia.

RIYADH: The second Saudi Airport Exhibition is set to bring together thought leaders and stakeholders from the global aviation industry in Riyadh. Scheduled for December 19-20 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center, this event will host two co-located conferences aimed at enriching discussions on emerging trends and critical issues within the sector.

Expecting over 6,000 aviation professionals, 250 global exhibitors, 50 participating companies, 200 regional buyers, and 2,000 pre-scheduled meetings, the co-hosted Global Aviation Issues Conference and Women in Aviation General Assembly will serve as platforms for industry leaders to engage in dialogue regarding challenges and collaborative opportunities.

Organized by Niche Ideas with Matarat Holding, an arm of the General Authority of Civil Aviation, this event has experienced significant growth, expanding by over 75 percent since its inaugural edition last year. It will once again gather global aviation experts, innovation leaders, and industry expertise in the Middle East.

Exhibitors from Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the UAE, as well as the UK, Italy, Germany, and the US, among others, will showcase their latest innovations. This event will take place in a Kingdom whose economy has surpassed the $1 trillion mark for the first time.

Daksha Patel, the Event Director, highlighted the dynamic nature of the Middle East’s airport development market, particularly in Saudi Arabia. She noted the region’s unprecedented pace of aviation transformation, characterized by new initiatives and plans announced every few weeks.

The “Global Aviation Issues Conference” is expected to attract over 500 participants, including Saudi transport and aviation leaders, global experts, and suppliers. It aims to facilitate collaborative efforts toward delivering the Kingdom’s aviation strategy and promoting industry growth, sustainability, and profitability globally.

Saudi Arabia is undergoing its largest-ever aviation expansion program as part of Vision 2030, aiming to triple the country’s airports capacity by 2030 and achieve the fastest passenger traffic growth in the Middle East between 2020-2040.

Jihad Boueri, the Vice President of airports and communication at SITA, noted Saudi Arabia’s emergence as one of the most promising aviation markets in the Middle East, attributing it to the Kingdom’s commitment to transforming its aviation infrastructure and enhancing passenger experiences.

The event will include discussions on various topics such as the current state and future of aviation, regional and global connectivity, airline industry trends and challenges, and emerging technologies.

Additionally, the first-ever “Women in Aviation General Assembly” will underscore the role of women in advancing Saudi Arabia’s aviation goals and creating new employment opportunities across the Middle East. Featuring global speakers, this conference aims to promote greater diversity and opportunities for women in the regional aviation industry.

Key themes of the event will include women’s empowerment under Vision 2030, initiatives by the Kingdom, an inclusive future for aviation, as well as women in leadership and technical operations.

The event will also host an awards ceremony to recognize global suppliers for notable innovations and technologies that have enhanced airport passenger experiences and optimized airport operations. Award categories will include infrastructure expansion, sustainability, ground support solutions, innovation, technology, and passenger experience.

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