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The Seventh Meeting of the Aerodrome Safety, Planning and Implementation Group (ASPIG/7) kicked off today in Riyadh and will continue until April 10. The event is organized by the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) in collaboration with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Regional Office in Cairo, and with the participation of representatives from the member states of the office, along with representatives from international organizations such as the Airports Council International (ACI), the International Air Transport Association (IATA), and the International Federation of Air Line Pilots' Associations (IFALPA).

 In his opening remarks, GACA Executive Vice President for Aviation Safety and Environmental Sustainability Captain Sulaiman Almuhaimedi welcomed the participants and expressed his hope that the meeting would result in sharing the best experiences and practices in air navigation and civil aviation safety. He stressed the importance of leveraging expertise and personnel, establishing the highest levels of aviation safety, and raising awareness of the latest developments related to the Air Navigation and Aviation Safety Group.

 Almuhaimedi noted that the Kingdom is undergoing a remarkable transformation in the civil aviation sector, which plays a central role in its future vision and is an integral part of the National Aviation Strategy. He said Saudi Arabia's investments go beyond building world-class infrastructure to include systems, personnel, and partnerships that form the foundation of a safe, sustainable, and globally connected aviation sector.

 The five-day meeting aims to discuss the technical aspects of airport operations, develop airport safety policies and standards, exchange expertise, analyze challenges, and explore available opportunities. Hosting this event highlights the Kingdom's prominent and active role through GACA in boosting aviation safety standards and ensuring sustainability at the regional and international levels.