GACA Showcases Saudi Implementation of Advanced Technological Solutions at GSAM

February 11, 2025

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) participated today in the Global Sustainable Aviation Marketplace (GSAM) initiative with a panel discussion, coinciding with the fourth annual Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS25), held in Abu Dhabi, UAE, from February 10 to 12 with the participation of international experts.

 GACA Executive Vice President for Quality and Customer Eng. Abdulaziz Al-Dahmash stated that the authority has adopted several programs and initiatives to enhance the passenger experience.

 He noted that GACA has set ambitious standards and goals based on global best practices, leveraging data analysis and advanced technological solutions in alignment with the National Aviation Strategy and Saudi Vision 2030 to drive the aviation sector toward excellence.

 Eng. Al-Dahmash highlighted that to achieve the targets of the National Aviation Strategy and accommodate a threefold increase in passenger numbers—reaching 330 million annually by 2030—Saudi Arabia is focusing on several key areas.

 He said these include expanding infrastructure through the construction of new airports, such as King Salman International Airport; upgrading existing ones to handle growing traffic; and enhancing operational efficiency and improving the passenger experience.