Riyadh: King Salman International Airport: King Salman International Airport (KSIA) – a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company – concluded today the inaugural Partners Forum. The event brought together senior representatives from government entities, private-sector organizations, and global aviation and logistics experts, reaffirming the national importance of the project and its alignment with Saudi Vision 2030 objectives.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the forum featured a comprehensive showcase of the airport’s project assets, including facilities, development plans, and architectural models, offering attendees an in-depth view of the airport’s components and the progress achieved to date.
During the forum, four memorandums of understanding (MoUs) were signed with key national partners, including the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), TASAMA, Elm, and Cluster2. The agreements form part of a broader plan to strengthen strategic partnerships and support the airport’s upcoming development phases.
The KSIA Partners Forum concluded its first edition with a unified commitment from all participating organizations to continue advancing this landmark project and to work collectively toward making King Salman International Airport one of the world’s largest and most advanced airports.
The airport is a strategic and transformative national project that reflects the Kingdom’s ambition to position Riyadh as a global capital and a leading aviation hub. The airport’s masterplan was announced on November 28, 2022, underscoring its national importance and its role in advancing the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.
The airport spans 57 square kilometers and is designed to accommodate 100 million passengers annually and over 2 million tons of cargo by 2030. Featuring distinctive Saudi architectural identity and advanced digital technologies, the airport will deliver a seamless, world-class travel experience. It will also enhance the Kingdom’s global connectivity, expand investment opportunities, and enable the growth of tourism and logistics sectors.