Islamic counter-terrorism coalition chief outlines strategy in HQ tour

The Secretary-General of the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) Maj. Gen. Mohammed bin Saeed Al-Moghedi discussed the alliance’s strategy in fighting global terrorism in a meeting with Saudi media professionals on Tuesday. (IMCTC)
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Updated 18 February 2020
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Islamic counter-terrorism coalition chief outlines strategy in HQ tour

  • Coalition has more than 35 initiatives to fight terrorism in many areas
  • Group also works to combat the financing of terrorism

RIYADH: The Secretary-General of the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) Maj. Gen. Mohammed bin Saeed Al-Moghedi discussed the alliance’s strategy in fighting global terrorism in a meeting with Saudi media professionals on Tuesday.

Speaking at the IMCTC’s headquarters in Riyadh on Tuesday, he said the coalition had more than 35 initiatives to fight terrorism in many areas, including intelligence, humanitarian aid and training, which aim to support member states.

The coalition also works to combat the financing of terrorism and to lay out studies, plans and the exchange of information between the IMCTC and supportive countries in order to locate and isolate sources of terrorism. 

The IMCTC also works to combat terrorism in the field militarily, and provides information and training for member states that suffer from attacks by militants.

Al-Moghedi said that the Coalition, which includes 41 Muslim countries, has received significant international support by signing agreements with supportive countries such as the US, UK and France, in addition to more than 20 international organizations.

He also gave a tour of the IMCTC’s headquarters to the media, included the center for coalition members’ representatives, including the offices of Mauritania and Palestine.


GACA to host Future Aviation Forum to drive global air transport growth

Updated 13 February 2026
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GACA to host Future Aviation Forum to drive global air transport growth

  • Annual event offers international platform for exchanging solutions that boost efficiency and sustainability in the sector

RIYADH:The Future Aviation Forum will return to Riyadh from April 20-22, bringing together more than 11,000 global aviation experts and leaders, including ministers, regulators, manufacturers, airlines and airport authorities.

The General Authority of Civil Aviation said on X: “Under the patronage of King Salman, GACA is organizing the fourth edition of the Future Aviation Forum under the theme: Unlocking Global Growth, Designing the Future Sky.”

Organized by GACA, the annual forum is expected to help tackle the key issues and opportunities within the aviation industry.

The forum, which will see participation from more than 130 countries, 300 international speakers and in excess of 11,000 aviation industry experts, will discuss global aviation sector issues, environmental sustainability development and the enablement of advanced air mobility.

It will also focus on advancing the objectives of the aviation program aimed at transforming the Kingdom into a leading logistics hub in the Middle East and providing an attractive investment environment.

Minister of Transport and Logistic Services and GACA Board Chairman Saleh Al-Jasser said that hosting the fourth annual forum under the patronage of King Salman reflected the leadership’s commitment to boosting the Kingdom’s position as a global logistics hub linking three continents — Asia, Africa and Europe — in line with the objectives of the National Transport and Logistics Strategy.

He said the forum represented an international platform for exchanging innovative solutions that enhanced efficiency and sustainability in the aviation sector.