Riyadh, October 29, 2024 – King Salman International Airport Development Company (KSIADC) has formed a strategic partnership with the FII Institute during the FII8 Annual Conference, which is being held in Riyadh from October 29 to 31. This partnership underscores both organizations’ commitment to tackling the world’s pressing challenges by leveraging the extensive global network and resources of the FII Institute.
KSIADC Acting CEO Marco Mejia and FII Institute CEO Richard Attias attended the signing ceremony, marking a significant milestone in KSIADC’s goal to promote sustainability and innovation within the global aviation sector. This partnership, according to KSIADC’s official press release, aligns with its strategic vision of driving forward-thinking, sustainable practices in airport development and operations.
The FII Institute, a global nonprofit organization with a strong data and investment foundation, aims to make a profound impact on humanity by uniting global leaders, including top CEOs, policymakers, investors, and entrepreneurs. The Institute focuses on collaborative solutions that foster a brighter future for humanity, emphasizing innovation and transformative ideas.
This collaboration places King Salman International Airport in a leading position to champion sustainable development and innovation. It reaffirms the airport’s influence on the future of aviation, contributing to a broader vision for a sustainable world. Speaking at the ceremony, Mejia highlighted the groundbreaking nature of the King Salman International Airport project, which he described as setting a new benchmark in sustainable airport design and operations. He noted that this partnership with the FII Institute is a crucial step toward achieving that vision, establishing global standards in aviation that can be shared and emulated worldwide.
Attias, reflecting on the collaboration, expressed enthusiasm about KSIADC joining the FII Institute’s network. He emphasized that KSIADC now stands among a distinguished group of companies and organizations that are dedicated to making a lasting, positive impact on the world. According to Attias, the Institute's network brings a wealth of expertise, strategic insights, and thought leadership essential for addressing the world’s urgent challenges and advancing the mission to improve the lives of people everywhere.