The Saudi Academy of Civil Aviation, a subsidiary of the Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), has won membership of the Global Aviation Training Office.
The academy’s new achievement came after it was voted into the office by 40 out of the International Civil Aviation Organization’s 91 members with voting rights.
Naeem Al-Shabanah, assistant to the president of the Authority for Central Services, praised and congratulated the academy for its achievement.
“We are proud of this unprecedented win of the academy’s rightful place in the ICAO’s Global Aviation Training Office,” he said. “This victory is an acknowledgement of the Kingdom’s contributions to aviation safety and its status in the global civil aviation arena in general, and of the world class level of the professionals who graduate from the academy.”
Al-Shabanah added that with this win the academy has achieved its strategic objective of gaining sustained global recognition.
Fahd Al-Harbi, president of the academy, said: “I cannot describe how happy I am to see the academy succeed in making such remarkable achievements.
“After having won no less than six international accreditations and partnerships, now we’ve secured membership of the ICAO’s Global Aviation Training Office, which goes to show the level of confidence the organization and its member states have in our highly trained graduates.
“Being among the 14 members of the office places upon us a great responsibility to uprate specialized training all over the world, which is the academy’s way of claiming its stake in the world of aviation, thanks to the world-class capabilities and personnel.”
He also said the academy would not have gained such high status without the policies set by its management. He said that the academy’s work under ICAO’s umbrella will go a long way to achieving all of its strategic goals, especially at a time of multiple changes and huge expansion in the aviation sector.
“I would like to thank the academy’s entire staff of trainers, developers and administrators for their team spirit and relentless hard work that has garnered us these outstanding achievements,” Al-Harbi added.
The ICAO’s Global Aviation Training Office, with 14 full-membership states, is a consultancy concerned with the long-term strategic development of the Advanced Aviation Training Program. It discusses and makes decisions on membership, and develops and circulates training portfolios among member states.
Saudi Academy of Civil Aviation wins membership of Global Aviation Training Office
Saudi Academy of Civil Aviation wins membership of Global Aviation Training Office
ALJ Motors champions Toyota SUVs’ off-road legacy
Abdul Latif Jameel Motors, the authorized distributor of Toyota vehicles in Saudi Arabia since 1955, has launched the second edition of its off-road initiative — an immersive driving experience designed to engage guests and showcase the real-world capabilities of Toyota’s SUV lineup in the Kingdom’s desert terrains. The activation takes place on weekends, starting initially in Riyadh and continuing through Jeddah, before concluding in Dammam on Jan. 24.
The multi-city activation is designed to engage guests through Toyota’s SUV lineup in fun and exciting ways, offering a hands-on opportunity to experience vehicle performance, control, and versatility. The lineup features a wide range of Toyota SUV models, including the Land Cruiser HEV Max, a hybrid vehicle built for performance. Beyond the off-road drives, the activation offers a welcoming weekend setting with supporting activities suitable for families and younger guests, creating a well-rounded experience for visitors of all ages.
Building on the success of its inaugural edition, which welcomed more than 4,500 participants and attracted over 10,000 attendees, the second edition continues to focus on meaningful guest engagement through interactive and experiential driving activities while emphasizing safety, trust, and enjoyment. Through this approach, ALJ Motors champions Toyota’s off-road legacy while creating an experience that further connects guests with Toyota’s renowned SUV lineup.
Shahad Nassier, managing director of marketing communications at ALJ Motors, said: “Following the strong response to the inaugural season, the return of this off-road experience allows us to continue engaging our guests in an authentic and exciting way. In this second edition, we have further refined the driving routes and elevated the overall experience to better serve our guests and their families. By bringing Toyota’s SUV lineup into real desert environments, we provide an opportunity for guests to experience vehicle performance firsthand, while reinforcing the values of reliability and capability that have long defined Toyota’s presence in the Kingdom.”
The experiential initiative deepens guest relationships, supports informed vehicle choice, and reflects ALJ Motors’ ongoing role in delivering reliable and diversified mobility solutions across the Kingdom, in line with Saudi Vision 2030.
Guests interested in participating in the off-road experience can register for the upcoming activations in Jeddah on Jan. 9-10, followed by Dammam on Jan. 16-17 and 23-24, through ALJ Motors’ official social channels.
