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Zawya
03-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Airbus collaborates in launching training program for Saudis in helicopter maintenance
RIYADH — Airbus joined hands with the Colleges of Excellence Company in launching a unique training program aimed at qualifying young Saudis in the field of helicopter maintenance. The ceremony of launching the Helicopters Maintenance Joint Training Program with Airbus was held on Tuesday under the patronage of Minister of Education Yousef Al-Benyan and in the presence of Minister of Transport and Logistics Eng. Saleh Al-Jasser. The training program was launched in the presence of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) President Abdulaziz Al-Duailej, Assistant Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Dr. Abdullah Al-Ahmari, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Colleges of Excellence Eng. Iyad Al-Qarawi, at the International Aviation Technical College in Riyadh. Eng. Ayman Al-Abdullah, CEO of Colleges of Excellence, Arnaud Montalvo, vice president of Airbus Helicopters for the Middle East and Africa, and Eng. Eid Al-Qahtani, head of Airbus's Regional Headquarters in the Kingdom, were also among the attendees. The program leverages the technical expertise of both Airbus and Colleges of Excellence in providing high-quality training content that enables trainees to acquire advanced skills in helicopter maintenance, in line with the sector's local and regional requirements. Eng. Naif Al-Matrafi, head of Marketing and Business Development at Colleges of Excellence, said that training in this program is scheduled to begin at the start of the next training year, and that participants will receive a higher diploma in helicopter maintenance. "The program aims to achieve a 100 percent employment rate for those enrolled in the program to work in military and civilian agencies," he said while noting that the launch of this program falls within the framework of Colleges of Excellence's approach to building strategic partnerships with major international companies in the aviation sector. With the aim of transferring knowledge and empowering national cadres with advanced technical skills, the program's launch was an extension of an effective strategic partnership between the two parties. © Copyright 2022 The Saudi Gazette. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Zawya
28-05-2025
- General
- Zawya
Saudi RGA expands cooled pedestrian walkway project in Makkah
Saudi Arabia's Roads General Authority (RGA) has launched the cooled pedestrian walkway project in Makkah City, which will enhance accessibility services for individuals with disabilities. According to RGA, the cooled roads initiative, dubbed 'White Road' project has expanded by 82%, building on its initial success since its launch in 2023. More than 84,000 sq m of roads in Arafat have now been paved using locally sourced recycled materials designed to reduce heat absorption from sunlight, it stated. These materials lower surface temperatures by approximately 12°C and reflect 30–40% more sunlight during the morning hours, helping to mitigate urban heat islands and providing a more comfortable environment for pilgrims while reducing energy consumption and air pollution, it added. The launch ceremony was held under the patronage of Eng. Saleh Al Jasser, the Saudi Minister of Transport and Logistics Services and Chairman of the Roads General Authority. The new initiatives feature a green corridor project along the adaptable route, featuring trees planted over 1,200 m from Namira Mosque to the train station. To enhance air quality and comfort for pilgrims, air-cooling mist systems and water fountains have been installed in collaboration with the Abdulrahman Fakieh Charitable Foundationm, said Al Jasser. According to him, the growth of flexible rubber roads have increased by 33%. "These surfaces aim to soften asphalt in pedestrian areas, offering particular advantages to older adults. The newly laid section extends from Namira Mosque to Arafat Train Station, raising the overall flexible pavement area to 16,000 sq m," he stated. Research conducted by the Road Research Centre has validated the improved comfort and safety of this advanced rubberised asphalt. Furthermore, the Minister has introduced an accessibility initiative aimed at supporting individuals with disabilities. This initiative features a 4,000-metre pedestrian path that leads to Mount Arafat, built with cooled paving materials designed to minimise vibrations and enhance mobility for users and their companions. Al Jasser said as the national regulator of Saudi Arabia's Road sector, RGA aims to elevate the quality of roads to rank sixth globally by 2030 and reduce road fatalities to fewer than five per 100,000 people. Saudi Arabia currently boasts the world's leading intercity road connectivity, with a total network exceeding 73,000 km, he added. -TradeArabia News Service Copyright 2024 Al Hilal Publishing and Marketing Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Trade Arabia
27-05-2025
- General
- Trade Arabia
Saudi RGA expands cooled pedestrian walkway project in Makkah
Saudi Arabia's Roads General Authority (RGA) has launched the cooled pedestrian walkway project in Makkah City, which will enhance accessibility services for individuals with disabilities. According to RGA, the cooled roads initiative, dubbed 'White Road' project has expanded by 82%, building on its initial success since its launch in 2023. More than 84,000 sq m of roads in Arafat have now been paved using locally sourced recycled materials designed to reduce heat absorption from sunlight, it stated. These materials lower surface temperatures by approximately 12°C and reflect 30–40% more sunlight during the morning hours, helping to mitigate urban heat islands and providing a more comfortable environment for pilgrims while reducing energy consumption and air pollution, it added. The launch ceremony was held under the patronage of Eng. Saleh Al Jasser, the Saudi Minister of Transport and Logistics Services and Chairman of the Roads General Authority. The new initiatives feature a green corridor project along the adaptable route, featuring trees planted over 1,200 m from Namira Mosque to the train station. To enhance air quality and comfort for pilgrims, air-cooling mist systems and water fountains have been installed in collaboration with the Abdulrahman Fakieh Charitable Foundationm, said Al Jasser. According to him, the growth of flexible rubber roads have increased by 33%. "These surfaces aim to soften asphalt in pedestrian areas, offering particular advantages to older adults. The newly laid section extends from Namira Mosque to Arafat Train Station, raising the overall flexible pavement area to 16,000 sq m," he stated. Research conducted by the Road Research Centre has validated the improved comfort and safety of this advanced rubberised asphalt. Furthermore, the Minister has introduced an accessibility initiative aimed at supporting individuals with disabilities. This initiative features a 4,000-metre pedestrian path that leads to Mount Arafat, built with cooled paving materials designed to minimise vibrations and enhance mobility for users and their companions. Al Jasser said as the national regulator of Saudi Arabia's Road sector, RGA aims to elevate the quality of roads to rank sixth globally by 2030 and reduce road fatalities to fewer than five per 100,000 people.
