The 12th Arab Aviation Summit (AAS) will take place on February 17-18 in Riyadh, hosted by Abdulaziz bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Duailj, President of the Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA).
\nUnder the theme \u201cUniting Leaders, Building Tomorrow: Advancing Global Aviation,\u201d this year\u2019s summit will spotlight Saudi Arabia’s role as a global aviation powerhouse, focusing on its rapid infrastructure expansion, policy reforms, and visionary leadership in transforming the aviation landscape.
\nWith a $100 billion investment strategy, Saudi Arabia is driving a new era of growth and modernisation in the sector, fostering innovation-driven collaborations and sustainable solutions.
\nThe summit will feature keynote addresses and dynamic panel discussions, providing insights into the rapidly evolving aviation landscape.
\nThe event will feature an elite lineup of speakers, highlighting the global impact of aviation advancements and the Arab world’s position at the forefront of aviation transformation.
\nSpeakers will include:
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Gabriel Semelas \u2013 President, Africa & Middle East, Airbus
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Hugo Esp\u00edrito Santo \u2013 State Secretary of Infrastructure, Government of Portugal
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Bulut Bagci \u2013 President, World Tourism Forum Institute
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Abdul Wahab Teffaha \u2013 Secretary General, Arab Air Carriers Organisation (AACO)
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Kamil Al-Awadhi \u2013 Regional Vice President, Africa & Middle East, IATA
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Steven Greenway \u2013 CEO, Fly A Deal
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Majid Khan \u2013 CEO, Saudi Air Connectivity Program (ACP)
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Maryam Telmesani – Vice President of Sustainability Saudi Airlines
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Osamah Alnuaiser – Senior Vice President, Marketing and Corporate Communications \u00a0– Riyadh Air
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Ziad Al Hazmi \u2013 CEO, Lufthansa Technik Middle East
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Hamdi Osman \u2013 Founder & CEO, Solitair Holding
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Imtiyaz Mohammad Manzary \u2013 General Manager for General Aviation, GACA
\nFrederico Fernandes, Director, Arab Aviation Summit, emphasised the significance of this year\u2019s edition, stating: \u201cThe Arab Aviation Summit 2025 is a defining moment for our industry, bringing together the brightest minds to explore innovative solutions that will shape the future of aviation. Riyadh serves as the ideal setting for this transformation, reinforcing the Kingdom\u2019s role as a catalyst for global aviation growth.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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