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The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) announced the granting of an economic license to FedEx, allowing it to operate as a foreign air carrier within the Kingdom. The license enables the company to conduct scheduled air cargo transport activities in accordance with the applicable local and international regulations in the Kingdom.

 This came during the inauguration ceremony of FedEx’s main hub in Riyadh, attended by Minister of Transport and Logistic Services and Chairman of GACA’s Board of Directors Saleh Al-Jasser, GACA President Abdulaziz Al-Duailej, Acting President of the Transport General Authority (TGA) Dr. Rumaih Al-Rumaih, along with CEOs and officials representing companies operating in the aviation sector.

 Granting this license represents a significant step in supporting the objectives of the Aviation Program, which stems from the National Transport and Logistics Strategy, and in advancing the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 in the transport and logistics sector.

 It aims to strengthen the Kingdom’s position in air cargo, with the company planning to operate 24 cargo flights per month through King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.

 The company has approved its operational plan to establish Riyadh as its regional hub, directly connecting the Americas, Europe, and Asia through King Khalid International Airport. This will position the Kingdom as a global logistics platform for FedEx operations in the region.

 Starting September 2, 2025, FedEx will begin operating direct flights to and from Riyadh, followed by the launch of transit-based air and ground transport operations to other GCC countries and the wider region. This will help facilitate cross-border trade and support national efforts to achieve the Saudi Vision 2030 objectives of making the Kingdom a leading global logistics hub.

 The Aviation Program aims to support Saudi Vision 2030 by making the Kingdom’s aviation sector the leading sector in the Middle East, reaching 330 million passengers, increasing air cargo capacity to 4.5 million tons, and enhancing air connectivity to reach 250 destinations to and from Saudi airports by 2030.