RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Al-Swaha on Tuesday held talks with Kamal Ahmed, the Bahraini minister of transport and communications and president of the National Space Science Agency.
During the meeting, which was held on the sidelines of the LEAP conference being held in Riyadh, they discussed ways to strengthen cooperation between the two countries in digital economy and opened investment prospects.
They also discussed ways to support digital entrepreneurship and develop sustainable and green technology, Saudi Press Agency reported.
Al-Swaha met separately for similar talks with the Finnish Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade, Ville Skinnari.
They reviewed the Kingdom's digital strategy and stressed the need to strengthen bilateral cooperation and exchange expertise in the field.
Saudi Arabia to develop cooperation in digital economy with Bahrain, Finland
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Saudi Arabia to develop cooperation in digital economy with Bahrain, Finland
King Abdulaziz Airport among world’s busiest after record-breaking 2025
RIYADH: King Abdulaziz International Airport has achieved a new historical milestone, reaching 53.4 million passengers in a single year.
This is the highest number ever recorded at a Saudi airport since the beginning of air travel in the Kingdom, placing it among the world’s mega airports in terms of passenger traffic, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
The airport handled a total of 310,000 flights and 60.4 million bags, representing a 12 percent increase compared to 2024. It also handled 9.57 million Zamzam water containers and 2,968 cargo flights.
This achievement reflects the airport’s qualitative transformation and its position as a regional hub and national gateway connecting the Kingdom to the world. It also highlights its role in facilitating the movement of visitors and pilgrims, promoting tourism in line with the goals of Vision 2030, diversifying the economy, and providing a distinguished travel experience.
For his part, CEO of Jeddah Airports Co. Mazen Johar, affirmed that reaching 53.4 million passengers confirms the airport’s high operational readiness and represents a pivotal milestone for moving to the next phase, in preparation for doubling this number, God willing, in the coming years.
He pointed out that this national achievement would not have been possible without the grace of God Almighty, followed by the directives of the wise leadership and the continuous follow-up from the minister of transport and logistics, the president of the General Authority of Civil Aviation, and the CEO of Airports Holding Co.
He explained that King Abdulaziz International Airport is strengthening its position as a major aviation hub in the region through expansions, increased capacity, and improved services, supporting the objectives of the aviation program and aligning with the goals of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.
The CEO of Jeddah Airports Co. expressed his gratitude to the partners in success from various government and private sectors for their fruitful cooperation through a collaborative work system that contributed to providing the best services.
