Arab Aviation Summit to bring industry leaders together
RIYADH, 3 hours, 7 minutes ago
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).
Under the theme “Uniting Leaders, Building Tomorrow: Advancing Global Aviation,” this year’s 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.
With 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.
The summit will feature keynote addresses and dynamic panel discussions, providing insights into the rapidly evolving aviation landscape.
The 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.
Speakers will include:
- Gabriel Semelas – President, Africa & Middle East, Airbus
- Hugo Espírito Santo – State Secretary of Infrastructure, Government of Portugal
- Bulut Bagci – President, World Tourism Forum Institute
- Abdul Wahab Teffaha – Secretary General, Arab Air Carriers Organisation (AACO)
- Kamil Al-Awadhi – Regional Vice President, Africa & Middle East, IATA
- Steven Greenway – CEO, Fly A Deal
- Majid Khan – CEO, Saudi Air Connectivity Program (ACP)
- Maryam Telmesani - Vice President of Sustainability Saudi Airlines
- Osamah Alnuaiser - Senior Vice President, Marketing and Corporate Communications - Riyadh Air
- Ziad Al Hazmi – CEO, Lufthansa Technik Middle East
- Hamdi Osman – Founder & CEO, Solitair Holding
- Imtiyaz Mohammad Manzary – General Manager for General Aviation, GACA
Frederico Fernandes, Director, Arab Aviation Summit, emphasised the significance of this year’s edition, stating: “The 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’s role as a catalyst for global aviation growth.” -TradeArabia News Service
