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Zawya
15-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Jeddah Airports Company and Changi Airport Group sign strategic MoU to advance aviation excellence
Jeddah Airports Company signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Changi Airport Group, Monday July 14, in the presence of His Excellency Mr. Abdulaziz Al-Duailej, President of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), as part of his official visit to Singapore. The MoU was signed by Eng. Mazen Johar, Chief Executive Officer of Jeddah Airports Company, and Mr. Yam Kum Weng, Chief Executive Officer of Changi Airport Group. The two parties aim to enhance collaboration across key areas such as passenger experience, operational efficiency, safety and security, air connectivity, and the use of airport technology and automation. The MoU also includes plans to explore future programs, fostering closer ties and expertise transfer between the two organizations. While the MoU sets a framework for collaboration, it does not impose binding obligations on either party. This initiative reflects Jeddah Airports Company's commitment to elevating King Abdulaziz International Airport's global standing as a regional and international hub and supports the objectives of Saudi Arabia's aviation strategy under Vision 2030.
Zawya
25-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Saudi Arabia, UK sign one-stop security deal for transit passengers
Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) and UK Government have signed a one-stop security agreement in London, aimed at enhancing the experience of transit passengers by streamlining security procedures at Saudi Arabia airports. Under the agreement, passengers travelling from UK airports via Saudi Arabia will no longer be required to undergo security screening during transit. Security procedures completed at UK airports will be recognised at Saudi airports, allowing for faster connections and reduced transit times, while maintaining the highest international standards of aviation safety and security. This milestone marks a strategic step in positioning Saudi Arabia as a global aviation hub, supporting the goals of the Saudi Aviation Strategy and Vision 2030 to enhance air connectivity and facilitate seamless international travel, said GACA in a statement. This initiative is part of GACA's broader efforts to leverage technology and digital solutions to transform Saudi airports into world-class gateways, ensuring secure, efficient, and passenger centric operations, it stated. The agreement was signed by Abdulaziz Al Duailej, the President of GACA, and Dr Rannia Leontaridi, the Director General for Aviation, Maritime, and Security at the UK Department for Transport. "This agreement reflects the high level of trust and alignment between the security frameworks of both countries," said Mohammed Al Fawzan, the Executive Vice President for Aviation Security at GACA. "It is expected to enhance the passenger journey by reducing wait times and eliminating redundant security checks. It will also improve airport and airline efficiency by shortening turnaround times and strengthening operational coordination through the exchange of best practices and risk data," he added.- TradeArabia News Service Copyright 2024 Al Hilal Publishing and Marketing Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Arabian Business
24-06-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
Saudi Arabia and the UK enter one-stop airport security agreement
Passengers traveling from airports in the United Kingdom via Saudi Arabia will no longer be required to undergo security screening during transit. This was made possible following a one-stop security agreement signed between the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) of Saudi Arabia and the Government of the United Kingdom. The agreement – signed in London by Abdulaziz Al-Duailej, President of GACA, and Dr Rannia Leontaridi, Director General for Aviation, Maritime, and Security at the UK Department for Transport – is a step toward enhancing the experience of transit passengers by streamlining security procedures at Saudi Arabian airports. Completed UK security procedures will be recognised in Saudi Arabia Security procedures completed at UK airports will be recognised at Saudi airports, allowing for faster connections and reduced transit times, while maintaining the highest international standards of aviation safety and security. Mohammed Al-Fawzan, Executive Vice President for Aviation Security at GACA, commented: 'This agreement reflects the high level of trust and alignment between the security frameworks of both countries. 'It is expected to enhance the passengers' journey by reducing wait times and eliminating redundant security checks. It will also improve airport and airline efficiency by shortening turnaround times and strengthening operational coordination through the exchange of best practices and risk data.' The agreement is another strategic step in positioning Saudi Arabia as a global aviation hub, supporting the goals of the Saudi Aviation Strategy and Vision 2030 to enhance air connectivity and facilitate seamless international travel.
Zawya
24-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom sign one-stop security agreement to enhance passenger experience
London: The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) of Saudi Arabia and the Government of the United Kingdom have signed a One-Stop Security Agreement in London, aimed at enhancing the experience of transit passengers by streamlining security procedures at Saudi Arabia airports. The agreement was signed by H.E. Abdulaziz Al-Duailej, President of GACA, and Dr. Rannia Leontaridi, Director General for Aviation, Maritime, and Security at the UK Department for Transport. Under the agreement, passengers traveling from UK airports via Saudi Arabia will no longer be required to undergo security screening during transit. Security procedures completed at UK airports will be recognized at Saudi airports, allowing for faster connections and reduced transit times, while maintaining the highest international standards of aviation safety and security. This milestone marks a strategic step in positioning Saudi Arabia as a global aviation hub, supporting the goals of the Saudi Aviation Strategy and Vision 2030 to enhance air connectivity and facilitate seamless international travel. Mohammed Al-Fawzan, Executive Vice President for Aviation Security at GACA, noted that 'This agreement reflects the high level of trust and alignment between the security frameworks of both countries,' said Mohammed Al-Fawzan, Executive Vice President for Aviation Security at GACA. He added: 'It is expected to enhance the passenger journey by reducing wait times and eliminating redundant security checks. It will also improve airport and airline efficiency by shortening turnaround times and strengthening operational coordination through the exchange of best practices and risk data.' This initiative is part of GACA's broader efforts to leverage technology and digital solutions to transform Saudi airports into world-class gateways, ensuring secure, efficient, and passenger centric operations. About the General Authority for Civil Aviation (GACA) and Saudi Aviation Strategy: The General Authority for Civil Aviation (GACA) is the national civil aviation regulator for Saudi Arabia. GACA is responsible for delivering world-leading regulatory services that enhance competition, safety, security and sustainability in civil aviation globally. GACA enables Saudi Arabia to lead the world through aviation, providing world-class regulations, ensuring compliance and performance, ensuring competition and growth and protecting passengers. GACA coordinates the implementation of the Saudi Aviation Strategy. The Strategy is transforming the entire Saudi aviation ecosystem to become the number one aviation sector in the Middle East, enabled by Vision 2030 and in line with the Kingdom's National Transport and Logistics Strategy. The Strategy is unlocking US$100 billion in private and government investment across the Kingdom's airports, airlines, and aviation support services. The Strategy will extend Saudi Arabia's connectivity to 250 destinations, triple annual passenger traffic, establish two global long-haul connecting hubs, and increase air cargo capacity.
Arab News
21-06-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Saudi Arabia, France civil aviation authorities discuss boosting cooperation
PARIS: A delegation from the Saudi civil aviation sector, led by General Authority of Civil Aviation President Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Duailej, visited the Airbus factory in Toulouse, France, as part of the 55th Paris Air Show at Le Bourget, which ends on June 22. The visit strengthens cooperation with France in areas such as manufacturing, technology transfer, and localization of the aerospace industry, Saudi Press Agency said in a report. Discussions were held on mutual investment opportunities in aircraft design and assembly, as well as the incentives Saudi Arabia offers to attract high-quality investments in the aviation industry.
