On November 11-12, 2024, BAG-INTEL project partner PSI participated in the Saudi Airport Exhibition, the largest airport event in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, held in Riyadh. The event, focused on the Kingdom’s massive airport expansion and modernization, provided an exceptional platform for attendees to explore innovations, engage with global industry leaders, and form valuable partnerships.
During the event, the PSI team actively engaged with local and international stakeholders, introducing them to BAG-INTEL and presenting how the project aims to advance the state-of-the-art to transform the customs controls of incoming luggage.
Saudi Arabia has emerged as the largest aviation market in the Middle East, supported by its Vision 2030, which aims to position the country as a global aviation hub connecting Asia, Europe, and Africa. By 2030, the Kingdom plans to expand its airport capacity to accommodate 330 million passengers annually and connect to over 250 destinations worldwide. With 50% of the world’s population reachable within a 5-hour flight, Saudi Arabia is strategically leveraging its connectivity and proximity to drive passenger growth, which is projected at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6% until 2040. The aviation sector, already contributing over $20 billion to GDP, is projected to generate $82.3 billion by 2037, creating nearly 1.2 million jobs.
The Saudi Airport Exhibition provided an ideal platform to spotlight the BAG-INTEL solution and highlight its relevance to the various stakeholders present at the event.
About the Saudi Airport Exhibition
Saudi Airport Exhibition is the largest dedicated airport event in Saudi Arabia, focused on the country’s massive airport expansion and modernisation requirements. The event provides multiple platforms for attendees to meet and network with global industry leaders and experts, view the latest innovations and technologies shaping the passenger experience, and build new partnerships to enhance their business. Focusing on expansion, innovation, and collaboration, the event provides the Kingdom’s aviation authorities with the tools and connections necessary to deliver the Saudi Aviation Strategy.