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His Excellency, the President of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), Mr. Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Duailej, expressed his deepest gratitude and appreciation to the wise leadership, may God protect them, for launching the fifth edition of the National Charity Campaign. He praised the generous donation made by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, may God protect them both, through the "Ehsan" platform. His Excellency affirmed that this generous support reflects the leadership’s commitment to enhancing the values of giving and social solidarity in the Kingdom, as well as developing and advancing the charitable sector. He also appreciated the prominent role played by the "Ehsan" platform in enabling the community to donate through official channels. In conclusion, His Excellency prayed to Almighty Allah to reward the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince, may God protect them, for their ongoing support, and to place it in their record of good deeds. He also prayed for the continued blessings of security, stability, and prosperity upon the Kingdom.

Minister of Transport and Logistics Services and Chairman of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) Board, Saleh Al-Jasser, on Thursday inaugurated the integrated transit cargo inspection center at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah. GACA President Abdulaziz Al-Duailej attended the inauguration. The opening of the center represents a strategic step and follows the inauguration of similar centers last week at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. The center is part of efforts to enhance the Kingdom's position as a global logistics hub by implementing quality projects aimed at improving the efficiency of air cargo procedures in line with the latest security concepts. These initiatives integrate advanced technologies and reflect the commitment to providing the latest security systems and equipment at transit cargo inspection centers. Such efforts contribute to the strategic objectives of the civil aviation sector and enhance effective coordination among all relevant parties, in line with the latest global technologies, while realizing the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. The integrated air cargo inspection system relies on advanced technologies, including X-ray inspection devices for consolidated cargo and smart system integration to ensure speed and accuracy in inspection operations. The center automates processes and employs smart analytics for comprehensive monitoring, while continuously improving handling operations, reducing wait times, and enhancing operational efficiency. The integrated transit cargo inspection centers are staffed by a team of trained national personnel from various security agencies, working around the clock from cargo registration through multi-level radiation inspection to the final decision-making process. Such comprehensive follow-up ensures the highest levels of security and flexibility for transit shipments. GACA continues to exert all efforts to develop the air cargo sector by increasing capacity, improving the logistics work environment, and providing professional services that contribute to enhancing operational efficiency and expediting processes.

His Excellency the President of the General Authority of Civil Aviation, Mr. Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Duailej, met today with the Ambassador of the Slovak Republic to the Kingdom, Mr. Rudolf Michalka, at the Authority’s headquarters in Riyadh. During the meeting, topics of mutual interest were discussed, and ways to enhance cooperation between the two countries in the field of air transport were explored.

His Excellency Mr. Abdulaziz Al-Duailej, President of the General Authority of Civil Aviation, met today with the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the Kingdom, Mr. Ahmed Farooq, at the Authority's headquarters in Riyadh. During the meeting, they reviewed matters of mutual interest and discussed ways to enhance cooperation between the two countries in the field of civil aviation.

Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) today launched its monthly report tracking airport and national carrier flight punctuality, measuring arrivals and departures within a 15-minute window of scheduled times. The report offers passengers transparent insights into airline and airport scheduling compliance, with the aim of improving service quality, raising standards and heightening the overall passenger experience. Eng. Abdulaziz Aldahmash, Executive Vice President, Quality and Customer Experience at GACA, stated that the punctuality tracking report supplements existing monthly performance evaluations of airports and airlines' service quality. He emphasized that this new initiative demonstrates GACA's commitment as a regulatory authority that puts passengers first while promoting ongoing enhancement of the Kingdom's aviation sector. The first edition of the report indicates that Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport, Dammam’s King Fahd International Airport, Jazan’s King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Airport, NEOM Bay International Airport, and Sharurah Airport all achieved leading positions. The report divides airports into five categories, with King Khalid International Airport ranking first in the category of international airports serving over 15 million passengers annually, achieving an 81% compliance rate. King Fahd International Airport in Dammam ranked number one in the category of international airports serving 5-15 million passengers annually, with 81% compliance. In the category of international airports serving 2-5 million passengers annually, Jazan’s King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Airport attained first place, at 91% compliance. NEOM Bay International Airport was awarded pole position in the category of international airports serving less than two million passengers annually, with 97% compliance, while Sharurah Airport topped the fifth category for domestic airports, hitting 97% compliance. Among national carriers, Saudia led the rankings with 86% on-time arrival rate and 88% on-time departures. Flynas achieved compliance rates of 71% for arrivals and 75% for departures, and flyadeal maintained 80% for arrivals and 83% for departures. The report also spotlights top-performing routes, with the domestic Abha-Jeddah service recording 95% on-time performance, and the international Dammam-Dubai route leading at 93% compliance. These latest GACA initiatives contribute to Saudi Arabia’s National Aviation Strategy, which aims to establish the Kingdom as a leading regional aviation hub via continuous boosting of operational standards, efficiency and passenger service.

His Excellency, the President of the General Authority of Civil Aviation, Mr. Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Duaij, extended his congratulations to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister — may God protect them — on the occasion of the arrival of the blessed month of Ramadan. His Excellency prayed to Allah Almighty to accept the fasting, prayers, and good deeds of the Muslims, and to grant the occasion many more years of joy and blessings. He also prayed for continued peace, stability, prosperity, and growth for the Kingdom under its wise leadership.