New Jeddah airport soaring above the competition

Jeddah's new international airport is distinguished by its design and setup, and coincides with the big development of the Kingdom’s airports. (SPA file photo)
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Updated 21 February 2020
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New Jeddah airport soaring above the competition

JEDDAH: The director general of the Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific Board, Stefano Baronci, said the new King Abdul Aziz International Airport in Jeddah is expected be a leader in the region. 

He said that the airport is distinguished by its design and setup, and coincides with the big development of the Kingdom’s airports. 

His statements followed a visit by Baronci and a delegation from the ACI Asia-Pacific Board to the GACA headquarters in Riyadh. 

The delegation listened to brief on the airport’s capacity and services for passengers, its modern technology, and the most notable investment opportunities. 

His statements followed a visit by Baronci and a delegation from the ACI Asia-Pacific Board to the GACA headquarters in Riyadh. They were received by Sulaiman Al-Bassam, GACA’s assistant chief operating officer.

The delegation listened to brief on the airport’s capacity and services for passengers, its modern technology, and the most notable investment opportunities.


Saudi foreign minister arrives in Poland on official visit

Updated 26 January 2026
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Saudi foreign minister arrives in Poland on official visit

  • Prince Faisal bin Farhan will meet Polish counterpart on Monday

LONDON: Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, arrived in the Polish capital, Warsaw, on an official visit on Sunday.

He is scheduled to meet on Monday with Radoslaw Sikorski, the Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

They will discuss relations between the two countries and ways to strengthen them across various fields, SPA added.