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Future-Ready Control Room Consoles for Saudi Aviation

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Driving Kuwait’s Aviation Transformation

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Strengthening Airport Safety & Governance

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Convergence of Digital Twins and Proactive Compliance in Modern Airports

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From Fragment Operation to Connected Airside Intelligence

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One Platform. Smarter Passenger Communication for the Airports of Tomorrow.

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Saudi Arabia needs to move 190 million more passengers by 2030. Most of them won’t arrive in a new building.

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Event Press Releases

Global Airports Forum 2026 Unites Aviation Leaders

Taking place in Riyadh this November, the fifth edition will…

Saudi Arabia’s Global Airports Forum (GAF) Receives 200 Nominations from 23 Countries for Airport Excellence Awards

Riyadh to Host GAF on December 16–17 with 10 Categories…

GAF focuses on Airport Innovation with over 50 new exhibitors and launch of Airport Innovation Hub & Innovation Trail

Saudia, Amadeus, and SolitAir among new exhibitors Travel experiences set…

Global Airports Forum (GAF) Doubles Exhibition Space as Saudi Arabia Works to Triple Its Aviation Capacity

B2B event on December 16 and 17 in Riyadh Matarat…

GAF Insights

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The New Airport Ecosystem: Why Partnerships Matter More Than Ever

If you were to measure the ‘success’ of an airport…

Designing the Next Generation of Airports: Building Future-Ready Aviation Infrastructure

As aviation demand accelerates across the Middle East, airports are…

Predictive Resilience will Unlock the Middle East’s Aviation Ambitions

The aviation industry across the Middle East is entering a…

From Runways to Production Lines: Saudi Arabia’s Next Aviation Ambition

Major airport expansions and new construction works are a constant…

Saudi Arabia’s Aviation Inflection Point: Growth Matters More Than Scale Right Now

We frequently think of (and report on) Saudi Arabia’s aviation…

Airport Security: Trust and Protection Can Co-Exist

Across the globe, airports are redefining the parameters of security…

2025 was a Crucial Year for Saudi Arabia’s Aviation Ambitions

2025 provided a wealth of positive milestones for Saudi Arabia’s…

Global Airports Forum 2025 Opens Registration, Backed by Prestigious Sponsors and International Recognition

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – The stage is set for the…

Water-Wise Airports: Middle Eastern Innovations in Practice

Airports in the Middle East operate in some of the…

Future Ready: Turning Middle East Airports into Smart Aviation Hubs

As global air travel returns to – and in in…

Wings of Change: Saudi Arabia’s Journey to Global Aviation Leadership

Saudi Arabia, host of this year's Global Airports Forum in…

Beyond the Runway: Unlocking Non-Aeronautical Revenue in a Rebounding Aviation Market

Airports are undergoing a period of intense renewal and expansion.…

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EMSE MUHENDISLIK A.S.

TKH AIRPORT SOLUTIONS

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Webinar Recordings

GAF 2026 Webinar – Airport Security by Design

GAF 2026 Webinar – Managing Peaks & Disruptions

Industry News

18 Saudi Airports Earn Global Passenger ACI Experience Accreditation

Saudi Arabia’s Cluster 2 airports have reached a major global…

Jeddah Airports Strengthens Leadership in Sustainability, Innovation with New International Achievement

Jeddah Airports’ Terminal 1 has achieved LEED Gold Certification, recognizing…

Saudi Cluster2 Airports records 3.98m passengers, 36,600 flights in Q2

Saudi Arabia's Cluster2 Airports handled 3.98 million passengers and 36,600…

King Salman Airport rolls out digital construction ecosystem

King Salman International Airport (KSIA), in partnership with Tasama and…

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Airport prepares to tender new infrastructure packages

Saudi Arabia's King Salman International Airport Development Company (KSIADC) is…

Abha airport sets new single-day flight record

Abha International Airport achieved a record-breaking milestone on July 5,…

Global aviation sector set to move 10bn passengers yearly: SITA

The global aviation industry is preparing for unprecedented growth, with…

Catrion Signs SAR 75.7 Million Lease Agreement with Dammam Airports

CATRION Catering Holding Company has signed a SAR 75.7 million…

Saudi Arabia advances $30B mega-airport with third runway build

Saudi Arabia's US$30 billion King Salman International Airport has reached…

The Gulf’s $182.6 Billion Airport Transformation Is Underway

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is investing $182.6 billion in…

18 Saudi Airports Achieve International Accessibility Accreditation

Cluster2 Airports has received Level One Accessibility Enhancement Accreditation (AEA)…

Dammam Airports Sets Global Digital Benchmark

Dammam Airports Company (DACO) has been named among the world's…