SAMI was Platinum Sponsor of the First Aerospace Connect Forum

The forum was inaugurated by Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Duailej, president of the General Authority of Civil Aviation, and Khalil bin Ibrahim bin Salamah, deputy minister of industry and mineral resources for industrial affairs.
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Updated 02 March 2025
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SAMI was Platinum Sponsor of the First Aerospace Connect Forum

SAMI, the national defense and security champion, a PIF company, successfully concluded its participation as the Platinum Sponsor of the first Aerospace Connect Forum, held in Jeddah from Feb. 24–25. 

Under the patronage of Bandar bin Ibrahim Al-Khorayef, minister of industry and mineral resources, organized by the Industrial Center and co-hosted by the General Authority of Civil Aviation, the forum was successful in driving innovation, promoting the localization of aerospace technologies in alignment with Vision 2030 and creating an ideal platform for international collaboration and investment.

The forum was inaugurated by Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Duailej, president of the General Authority of Civil Aviation, and Khalil bin Ibrahim bin Salamah, deputy minister of industry and mineral resources for industrial affairs, who also visited the SAMI pavilion. 

As a Platinum Sponsor, SAMI’s presence at the forum was particularly significant, showcasing its key division, SAMI Aerospace, through its subsidiaries, SAMI Alsalam Aerospace Industries, SAMI Figeac, SAMI Aerospace Mechanics and SAMI AEC.

SAMI Figeac presented its latest innovations in aerospace components, including metal parts used in aircraft parts, floor beams, wing ribs, and Tailcone panels. 

Additionally, the F-15SA pylons, designed for mounting external equipment such as fuel tanks beneath aircraft wings, were showcased. These pylons are manufactured at SAMI Alsalam Aerospace Industries’ facilities.

Experts from across SAMI’s divisions participated in a panel discussion titled “Trends, Challenges and Best Practices for Ensuring Aircraft Reliability and Safety,” where they discussed the company’s continuous efforts to enhance local aerospace manufacturing capabilities and identified opportunities for growth within the sector.

At the close of the first day, Salamah alongside SAMI CEO Thamer AlMuhid and the accompanying delegation, toured the SAMI Aerospace Mechanics and SAMI Figeac Aero Manufacturing facilities. 

The visit provided an opportunity to assess progress, review advanced manufacturing technologies, and explore the Kingdom’s growing industrial capabilities in aerospace, reinforcing the commitment to localizing 50 percent of Saudi Arabia’s military spending by 2030.


Tourism Minister opens Radisson Hotel Madinah

Updated 24 February 2026
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Tourism Minister opens Radisson Hotel Madinah

Minister of Tourism and Chairman of the Board of the Tourism Development Fund Ahmed Al-Khateeb recently inaugurated the Radisson Hotel Madinah. The hotel has been enabled by the TDF, a Saudi government fund dedicated to supporting and developing the Saudi tourism sector. The opening of the new property falls within ongoing efforts to enhance the hospitality infrastructure in Madinah and increase its readiness to receive visitors, thereby improving the quality of tourism services in line with the objectives of the National Tourism Strategy and Saudi Vision 2030.
The minister stated that the opening of Radisson Hotel Madinah reflects TDF’s commitment to high-quality and diversified projects that meet visitors’ needs. He said: “Saudi Arabia continues to advance the development of the hospitality sector across different regions to ensure the provision of exceptional accommodation experiences that enhance the visitor journey and support the sustainable growth of tourism, particularly in cities of religious and historical significance such as Madinah.”
TDF CEO Qusai Al-Fakhri said that the fund continues to perform its role as the national enabler of the tourism sector by supporting projects that generate tangible economic and developmental impact. He explained that the hotel’s opening represents a model of TDF’s role in diversified tourism investments and support for the private sector’s hotel projects, which increase accommodation capacity, create job opportunities, and enhance quality of life in Madinah.
The four-star Radisson Hotel Madinah spans an area exceeding 2,300 square meters and comprises 165 rooms. It is located next to Quba Mosque, 12 minutes by car from the Prophet’s Mosque, and 20 minutes from Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport, making it a convenient choice for city visitors and pilgrims. The hotel includes a restaurant serving guests and visitors, dedicated meeting and event spaces, and sports facilities. 
The hotel contributes to stimulating the local economic activity and supporting the tourism and hospitality ecosystem, enhancing Madinah’s readiness to receive increasing numbers of visitors and pilgrims in the coming years.
This project is part of the TDF’s portfolio of tourism projects in various regions of the Kingdom. The TDF has contributed to more than 130 tourism projects in Madinah, with total contributions exceeding SR1.5 billion ($400 million) and accommodation capacity surpassing 2,100 hotel rooms, reaffirming its role in advancing tourism investment, sustainable development objectives, and the tourism sector’s contribution to the national economy, in line with the National Tourism Strategy and Saudi Vision 2030.