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The General Authority of Civil Aviation in Riyadh recently hosted a regional seminar on the privatization of airport security services and the single security checkpoint focusing on opportunities and challenges. This event was organized in collaboration with the Arab Civil Aviation Organization the European Civil Aviation Conference and the African Civil Aviation Commission.

The seminar ran from February 24 to 26 2025 and gathered over 120 experts and specialists in aviation security. Participants represented 55 countries across the Arab African and European regions alongside key players from the aviation industry and regional organizations.

The primary goal of the seminar was to create a space for dialogue and the exchange of experiences between countries on privatizing airport security services and implementing the single security checkpoint concept. The discussions also focused on improving the efficiency of security operations reducing costs and maintaining the highest standards of safety and security.

The event featured several panel discussions led by international experts in aviation security.

These sessions explored the opportunities and challenges of privatizing aviation security functions and implementing the single security checkpoint. On the first day the seminar highlighted both current and emerging threats to civil aviation security.

Topics covered included key aspects of privatizing aviation security challenges after privatization opportunities presented by the single security checkpoint and the importance of ensuring equivalent security measures across regions. The seminar also emphasized the need for building capacity and fostering stronger international and regional cooperation in civil aviation security.