Saudi Arabia is set to launch a new event, the Saudi Airport Exhibition, which organizers are billing as the largest dedicated event for airport development in Saudi Arabia.
The event coincides with the Future Airport Development Summit in November. The exhibition will be held at Al Faisaliah Hotel from November 7-8.
Saudi Arabia has earmarked $147 billion to enhance its airport facilities to serve 330 million air travellers by 2030, expand its transport sector and boost plans to launch a new national airline alongside the established Saudia, Flynas and Flyadeal.
The market is Saudi Arabia is ripe for expansion. 90% of Saudi Arabia’s 35 million population lives within a two hour drive of an airport.
Saudi Arabia this year announced the privatisation of its airports’ ownership, with 29 hubs currently being prepared for the process.
Saudi Arabia’s National Aviation Sector Strategy aims to increase travel routes to 250 destinations, cater to 330 million passengers and double air cargo capacity to 4.5 million tons.
More information on the event can be found at the event’s website, saudiairportexhibition.com.
