Saudi aviation academy gets nod to carry out advanced training programs

Fahad Al Harbi, president of the Saudi Academy of Civil Aviation, says the award reflects the Kingdom’s advances in both aviation training and fire and rescue sciences. (Supplied)
Updated 22 November 2019
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Saudi aviation academy gets nod to carry out advanced training programs

RIYADH: The Saudi Academy of Civil Aviation has won approval from the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) to carry out advanced training programs in the Kingdom.

The accreditation was granted during a recent international conference in Kentucky in the US.

Fahad Al Harbi, president of the Saudi Academy of Civil Aviation, said that the award reflects the Kingdom’s advances in both aviation training and fire and rescue sciences.

The academy’s latest international recognition follows earlier recognition of the its fire and rescue training services. 

Following accreditation by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress, the academy will be able to hold 11 training programs offering trainees internationally accredited certificates.

Last April the academy was inspected by IFSAC auditors, who reviewed equipment and techniques used at the fire and rescue training center.

The academy has started training about 2,450 fire and rescue services staff working in airports around the Kingdom over the past two years.

IFSAC was established in 1999 and is one of the authorities responsible for licensing fire and rescue services training centers around the world.

 

 

 


Al Akaria signs SR1.2bn agreement lease with Amsa Hospitality 

Updated 25 February 2026
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Al Akaria signs SR1.2bn agreement lease with Amsa Hospitality 

  • Project, located in Riyadh Diplomatic Quarters, spans approximately 40,000 sq. meters and includes 240 modern residential units, comprising 176 apartments and 64 villas and townhouses
  • CEO of Amsa Hospitality Muin Serhan: We have a certain commitment to deliver to the community and to the project in particular

RIYADH: The Saudi Real Estate Co., also known as Al Akaria, recently announced the signing of a lease agreement for the Amsa Vue Residential Compound in Riyadh with Amsa Hospitality, with the total value of the project estimated at around SR1.2 billion ($320 million). 

Spread across 20 years, the cost reflects the long-term nature of the investment and its focus on value, sustainability, and operational quality.

The project, located in Riyadh Diplomatic Quarters, spans approximately 40,000 sq. meters and includes 240 modern residential units, comprising 176 apartments and 64 villas and townhouses.

Acting CEO of Al Akaria Khalid Al-Sehaibany stated that the project embodies the company’s approach to developing residential communities that focus on an integrated experience built on quality planning and comprehensive facilities, elevating the standard of living in Riyadh.

CEO of Amsa Hospitality Muin Serhan told Arab News that the core philosophy behind the project is to create a space that focuses both on individuals and community values. 

Serhan pointed out that this strategy is central to a broader ambition to redefine hospitality in Saudi Arabia by embedding the hallmark of Arabian hospitality into the brand’s identity.

“We have a certain commitment to deliver to the community and to the project in particular. Year on year, we're adding value to the landlord and the owners of the assets,” he said. 

He outlined a clear vision for the company’s legacy, aiming to set a new standard for hospitality management in the region. The goal, he said, is to be the go-to partner for developers and asset owners seeking to integrate hospitality elements into their projects.

Serhan confirmed that this vision is currently being brought to life through close collaboration with contractors and designers. 

He emphasized that the process is a “moving journey,” where the designer, the brand, and the location converge to create a product that truly reflects the local narrative.