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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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Event Press Releases

Global Airports Forum 2026 Unites Aviation Leaders
Global Airports Forum 2026 Unites Aviation Leaders

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

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

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

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

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

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
Predictive Resilience will Unlock the Middle East’s Aviation Ambitions

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

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

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
Airport Security: Trust and Protection Can Co-Exist

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 was a Crucial Year for Saudi Arabia’s Aviation Ambitions

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

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
Water-Wise Airports: Middle Eastern Innovations in Practice

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
Future Ready: Turning Middle East Airports into Smart Aviation Hubs

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

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

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

Airports are undergoing a period of intense renewal and expansion.…
5 Elements that will shape the future of ATC
5 Elements that will shape the future of ATC

5 Elements that will shape the future of ATC

The Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower has been an iconic…

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Industry News

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

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 airport sets new single-day flight record

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

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 Signs SAR 75.7 Million Lease Agreement with Dammam Airports

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 advances $30B mega-airport with third runway build

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’s $182.6 Billion Airport Transformation Is Underway

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
18 Saudi Airports Achieve International Accessibility Accreditation

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 Sets Global Digital Benchmark

Dammam Airports Sets Global Digital Benchmark

Dammam Airports Company (DACO) has been named among the world's…
Saudi Air Navigation Services Earns IATA Recognition
Saudi Air Navigation Services Earns IATA Recognition

Saudi Air Navigation Services Earns IATA Recognition

Saudi Air Navigation Services (SANS) has been recognized by the…
Uzbekistan Advances Aviation Growth with Landmark New Tashkent International Airport PPP
Uzbekistan Advances Aviation Growth with Landmark New Tashkent International Airport PPP

Uzbekistan Advances Aviation Growth with Landmark New Tashkent International Airport PPP

Uzbekistan has signed a landmark public-private partnership (PPP) agreement with…
$317M Investment Fuels KFIA Growth
$317M Investment Fuels KFIA Growth

$317M Investment Fuels KFIA Growth

King Fahd International Airport is set for a major infrastructure…
Saudi Arabia Advances Taif Airport Expansion with PPP Tender
Saudi Arabia Advances Taif Airport Expansion with PPP Tender

Saudi Arabia Advances Taif Airport Expansion with PPP Tender

Saudi Arabia’s Matarat Holding and the National Center for Privatization…