RIYADH: The Institution of Engineers Pakistan, Saudi Arabian Center (IEPSAC), organized a felicitation ceremony in honor of the sponsors of the IEPSAC scholarship program here recently. The function was attended by a number of company representatives, businessmen and individuals besides several top-notch executives; who have contributed to the scholarship program.
Muhammad Hassan Wazir, charge d’affaires at the Pakistan embassy was the chief guest. The program was conducted by the general secretary of IEPSAC Syed Muhammad Iqbal. The program started with the recitation of the Holy Quran by Mohammad Asim Siddiqui. The convener of IEPSAC sponsorship and advertisement committee Abdul Majeed Shah delivered the welcome speech where he appreciated the contributions made by the sponsors.
Jaleel Hassan, convener of IEPSAC liaison committee gave details of the scholarship program. He mentioned that the scholarship program was started in 1996 with 32 students in eight engineering universities in Pakistan. Now, after 20 years, this program has grown manifold. Hassan pointed out that a total of 96 annual scholarships are being given to the needy engineering students in 12 universities every year now.
In his speech, Hassan Wazir, charge d’affaires at Pakistan Embassy, said that “the engineers play the most vital role in the development of countries, uplifting the economy and enriching the human capabilities.” He praised the initiative of IEPSAC to nurture the brilliant minds in Pakistani universities and appreciated the support extended by the sponsors towards this program.
In the concluding part of the program, Mubashir Kirmani and chief guest Hassan Wazir presented appreciation shields to the sponsors and contributors of scholarship program. In his concluding remarks, Kirmani mentioned the necessity of scholarship program and thanked all the sponsors for extending support for this noble cause. He expressed his gratitude for the patronage provided by the embassy of Pakistan to IEPSAC.
IEPSAC honors sponsors of scholarship program
IEPSAC honors sponsors of scholarship program
Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International Airport reaches record 50 million passengers in 2025
- New milestone marks the highest number ever recorded by a Saudi airport
- Lucky 50-millionth passenger was a French national arriving from Paris on a Saudia flight
JEDDAH: King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah recorded a new historic milestone on Sunday with the arrival of the 50-millionth passenger for year 2025.
The 50 million milestone marks the highest number ever recorded by a Saudi airport since the launch of civil aviation in the Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
It also placed KAIA among the world’s mega airports in terms of passenger numbers. The figure represents a 1.83 percent growth from 49.1 million passenger arrival recorded in 2024.
“This achievement reflects the qualitative transformation at KAIA and its growing status as a regional hub and national gateway connecting the Kingdom to the world,” the report said.
It also underscores the airport’s vital role in enhancing the Kingdom’s position as a global tourist destination and a gateway to the Two Holy Mosques by facilitating the movement of visitors, Umrah performers, and pilgrims.
KAIA serves as a gateway to the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah by facilitating the movement of visitors, Umrah performers, and pilgrims.
The lucky 50-millionth passenger was a French national arriving from Paris on a Saudia flight to participate in a sports tournament hosted in Jeddah.
She was welcomed by JEDCO’s leadership, who greeted her and presented a commemorative gift to mark the occasion.
JEDCO Chief Executive Officer Mazen Johar said that reaching 50 million passengers reflects the airport’s high operational readiness and marks a pivotal milestone in preparations to double this figure in the coming years.
