Amman – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that IATA Aviation Day Middle East and North Africa (MENA) will focus on digitalization, airspace management, sustainability, modern airline retailing and future skills. The event will be held in Jeddah, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from May 6th to 7th, 2025 and will be hosted by Saudi Arabia.
“Aviation is a catalyst for economic and social development. It strengthens trade, promotes tourism and creates jobs. The economy and society throughout the MENA region is benefiting from a fast-growing pace of doubled passenger traffic by 2040.
This was the first airline deimena held in Saudi Arabia. Kamil Arawady, regional vice president of Africa and the Middle East, said:
“We are honored to welcome industry leaders to Jeddah, one of Saudi Arabia's major hubs, during a period of unprecedented growth and transformation in the Saudi aviation sector. Our aviation partners will exchange ideas, explore new opportunities and strengthen the region's position as the main hub connecting the East and West,” Engr said. Ibrahim al-Omar, Director of the Saudian Language Group.
Speakers and sessions
Alawadhi will speak at the event with Iata Senior Vice President Nick Careen. An industry leader lineup will be added, including:
Abdulaziz Al-Duailej, President – Paul Griffith, CEO of Saudi Arabian Aviation Authority (GACA) – Dubai Airport
The meeting will feature keynote speeches, panel discussions and presentations.
Digitalization: The role of digital identity, contactless technology and industry data in the future of travel and air freight. Airspace management: Addressing safety and security challenges in the context of geopolitical uncertainty. Sustainability: Decarbonization strategies, Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production (SAF), and Reducing single-use plastics. Modern airline retail: Unlocking opportunities through customer centricity and collaboration across the customer-centric supply chain. Future Skills: Explore innovative regional and global initiatives to attract, train and maintain aviation professionals.
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