Riyadh, August 24, 2023, In a significant move towards bolstering its aviation sector, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has recently inked separate civil aviation agreements with Pakistan and Bangladesh. These strategic deals are part of Saudi Arabia's well-defined aviation sector strategy, which seeks to forge robust international partnerships. On a momentous occasion, the President of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Duailej, convened with esteemed civil aviation officials and specialists from Pakistan and Bangladesh. It was during this highly anticipated meeting that the signing of the deals took place, marking a significant milestone in the realm of aviation. In a significant development, Mr. Abdulaziz Al-Duailej, the CEO of Saudi Arabian Airlines, held separate meetings with key officials during his visit to Pakistan and Bangladesh. Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah, the minister for Hajj and Umrah, was present when Mr. Al-Duailej spoke with Mahbub Ali, the minister of civil aviation and tourism in Bangladesh, and Khaqan Murtaza, the director general of the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA). Top air transportation officials and chief executive officers (CEOs) from various air carriers were in attendance at the meetings. During the meetings, officials engaged in discussions revolving around strategies to enhance the seating capacity for the transportation of religious visitors to the Kingdom. Additionally, they deliberated on the most effective approaches to tackle existing and forthcoming obstacles. During their meeting, the officials also discussed the topic of cooperation and explored strategies to enhance the provision of additional facilities for air carriers. In a significant development during the Pakistan meeting, Al-Duailej, a prominent figure in the aviation industry, has inked a crucial agreement with his Pakistani counterpart. The agreement focuses on the provision of air transportation services, marking a notable milestone in bilateral relations between the two nations. In a bid to bolster collaboration in the realm of air services, a recent agreement has been reached between the two parties. The primary objective of this accord is to foster closer ties and facilitate the establishment of regulatory frameworks for air transportation between the two nations, ensuring a secure and well-organized system. In a significant development, the President of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has officially signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Minister Ali in the realm of air transport. The primary objective of this MoU is to enhance the frequency of flights connecting the Kingdom and Bangladesh while also focusing on increasing seating capacity. Additionally, the agreement aims to streamline the process of welcoming religious visitors to the Kingdom and bolster air cargo operations. This collaboration between GACA and Minister Ali is poised to bring about positive changes in the air transport sector, benefiting both nations involved. In a bold move, the Saudi aviation sector has unveiled a strategic plan that seeks to enhance the Kingdom's air connectivity on a global scale. With an ambitious target of encompassing a staggering 250 destinations, this visionary strategy aims to revolutionize the way Saudi Arabia connects with the rest of the world. Not stopping there, the plan also sets its sights on an impressive threefold increase in the number of passengers, with a staggering goal of accommodating a whopping 330 million travelers. This groundbreaking initiative is set to reshape the landscape of the Saudi aviation industry and propel it to new heights. In a bold move, the strategy aims to significantly increase air cargo capacity to a staggering 4.5 million tons per year by the year 2030.
