Riyadh Airports to Host WAGA 2024, Showcasing Saudi Arabia’s Strategic Role in Global Aviation

The Riyadh Airports Company is set to host the World Annual General Assembly, Conference, and Exhibition (WAGA 2024) from May 21 to 23, 2024. This event highlights the Kingdom’s strategic importance as a global trade crossroads and a key logistical hub, supporting Saudi Vision 2030.

Under the esteemed patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, this international gathering will focus on “The Global Race: How to Stand Out in a Competitive Airport Ecosystem.” Key topics include the Kingdom’s role in the global air transport industry, Riyadh Airports’ contributions to national goals, and a review of the company’s achievements at local, regional, and international levels.

The three-day event will feature agreement signings, joint meetings, and specialized sessions discussing global developments and successful international experiences. Over 800 specialists, including CEOs and airport leaders from around the world, will attend.

WAGA 2024 will be held alongside the Future Aviation Forum (FAF 2024), organized by the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center. The week will also include the Seventh Meeting of the Directors General of Civil Aviation-Middle East Region, the Regional Safety Oversight Organisation (RSOO) for the Middle East and North Africa, the Airports Awards Ceremony, and the First Security Forum of the Arab Civil Aviation Organisation (ACAO).

Additionally, the ICAO Facilitation 2024 Global Summit will be hosted for the first time. These events underscore Saudi Arabia’s leading role in the aviation sector and its commitment to advancing the industry globally.

Established in 1952, the Airports Council International (ACI) comprises 171 member states, and its Annual General Assembly is crucial for promoting knowledge sharing, cooperation, and advancements in airport operations and management worldwide.