General Court of Audit chief meets Indian counterpart

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During their meeting, both parties discussed many topics of common interest and ways of enhancing and activating them in all areas. (SPA)
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During their meeting, both parties discussed many topics of common interest and ways of enhancing and activating them in all areas. (SPA)
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Updated 29 August 2024
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General Court of Audit chief meets Indian counterpart

RIYADH: Hussam bin Abdul Mohsen Alangari, president of the General Court of Audit, met on Thursday with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India Girish Chandra Murmu, along with his accompanying delegation in Riyadh.

During their meeting, both parties discussed many topics of common interest and ways of enhancing and activating them in all areas.

The delegation was briefed on the GCA’s experiences in transitioning from cash to accrual basis of accounting in the Kingdom’s public sector. It was also briefed on professional capacity building areas.

Tariq bin Ahmed Al-Jarifani, director general of the Saudi Center for Financial and Performance Auditing and executive vice president for corporate services reviewed the court’s advanced methodologies in building professional capacities in intermediate accounting, international public sector accounting standards, and international standards on auditing.


Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International Airport reaches record 50 million passengers in 2025

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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.

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. (SPA)

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.