Awad AlSulami, Executive Vice President of economic policies and logistics at the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA)
Awad AlSulami, Executive Vice President of economic policies and logistics at the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), said that the Authority is looking forward to launching two new private logistics zones at the Kingdom’s international airports, which will be announced during the coming period. 
AlSulami pointed out, during an interview with Argaam on the sidelines of the Future Aviation Forum (FAF 2024), that there is one special logistics zone currently operating, which is the Special Integrated Logistics Zone at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.
Launched in October 2022, the zone’s main investor was Apple, followed by several investments from Chalhoub, iHerb, and Wohik Begin, the official said, adding that more investments will be announced soon.
He highlighted the importance of attracting qualitative investments, noting that the Kingdom has distinguished logistic initiatives. Since the approval of the aviation strategy to-date, the Kingdom made several investments in strategic airport locations including carriers, airports, and privatization.
Among the qualitative investments is the major investment agreement, signed during the forum between the Jeddah Airports Co. (JEDCO) and Singapore’s SAT, one of the largest operators of ground services in Asia and worldwide, AlSulami added.
The economic regulations launched last year stimulate transparency and competition for the aviation sector, the official stressed, noting that there are commercial incentives provided to airports and logistics areas among others.
Increasing the seating capacity gives additional space to compete in the Kingdom and the Gulf region to increase the number of aircraft in the Kingdom. The seating capacity will provide more space for passengers and cargo on board the aircraft, improving customer experience, AlSulami said.
Awad AlSulami, Executive Vice President of economic policies and logistics at the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA)
Awad AlSulami, Executive Vice President of economic policies and logistics at the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), said that the Authority is looking forward to launching two new private logistics zones at the Kingdom’s international airports, which will be announced during the coming period.
AlSulami pointed out, during an interview with Argaam on the sidelines of the Future Aviation Forum (FAF 2024), that there is one special logistics zone currently operating, which is the Special Integrated Logistics Zone at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.
Launched in October 2022, the zone’s main investor was Apple, followed by several investments from Chalhoub, iHerb, and Wohik Begin, the official said, adding that more investments will be announced soon.
He highlighted the importance of attracting qualitative investments, noting that the Kingdom has distinguished logistic initiatives. Since the approval of the aviation strategy to-date, the Kingdom made several investments in strategic airport locations including carriers, airports, and privatization.
Among the qualitative investments is the major investment agreement, signed during the forum between the Jeddah Airports Co. (JEDCO) and Singapore’s SAT, one of the largest operators of ground services in Asia and worldwide, AlSulami added.
The economic regulations launched last year stimulate transparency and competition for the aviation sector, the official stressed, noting that there are commercial incentives provided to airports and logistics areas among others.
Increasing the seating capacity gives additional space to compete in the Kingdom and the Gulf region to increase the number of aircraft in the Kingdom. The seating capacity will provide more space for passengers and cargo on board the aircraft, improving customer experience, AlSulami said.
