Saudia Hosts IATA Aviation Day MENA 2025
Saudia Hosts IATA Aviation Day MENA 2025
Jeddah: May 5, 2025
Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, welcomes IATA Aviation Day MENA 2025, marking the first time this prestigious event is being hosted in the Kingdom. This landmark event will take place in Jeddah on May 6 – 7 and bring together industry leaders and experts from around the world to explore key opportunities and advancements shaping the future of aviation.
As part of this significant occasion, Saudia Group’s executives will actively participate in panel sessions, sharing insights and strategies that have positioned Saudia Group as an aviation leader both regionally and globally. These panels will cover topics such as innovation, sustainability, and collaboration, which are core elements in driving growth aligned with the Saudi Aviation Strategy and Saudi Vision 2030.
H.E. Engr. Ibrahim Al-Omar, Director General of Saudia Group, said: “We are honored to welcome industry leaders to Jeddah, one of Saudia’s key hubs, at a time of unprecedented growth and transformation in Saudi Arabia’s aviation sector. With safety, innovation, and sustainability driving our progress, IATA Aviation Day MENA is a valuable platform to showcase how the Kingdom’s Saudi Vision 2030 is shaping the future of aviation not only across the Kingdom but the region and beyond. We look forward to engaging with our aviation partners to exchange ideas, explore new opportunities, and strengthen the region’s position as a leading hub connecting East and West.”
Kamil Alawadhi, Regional Vice President Africa Middle East at IATA said: “Aviation is a catalyst for economic and social development--boosting trade, driving tourism and creating jobs. Economies and societies across the MENA region are benefitting from fast-paced growth which will see a doubling of passenger traffic by 2040. The region can maximize this potential growth by focusing efforts on enablers like digitalization airspace management sustainability modern airline retailing future skills development This first Aviation Day MENA taking place in Saudi Arabia fittingly highlights where aviation recognized critical enabler economic modernization.”
The IATA Aviation Day MENA serves as an essential platform for dialogue among aviation stakeholders committed to fostering innovation and cooperation throughout the Middle East and North Africa regions.