Cluster 2 Airports Inaugurates First Flight from Cairo to Arar Airport in Saudi Arabia

Inauguration of the first flight from Cairo to Arar International Airport
Inauguration of the first flight from Cairo to Arar International Airport
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Cluster 2 Airports Inaugurates First Flight from Cairo to Arar Airport in Saudi Arabia

Inauguration of the first flight from Cairo to Arar International Airport
Inauguration of the first flight from Cairo to Arar International Airport

Cluster 2 Airports Company announced the launch of the first international flights from Cairo International Airport to Saudi Arabia’s Arar International Airport on Saturday evening.
Achieved under the supervision of Governor of the Northern Borders Region Prince Faisal bin Khalid bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, the event was attended by senior officials from Cluster 2 Airports Company, representatives from Nile Air, and several government agencies operating at the airport, the Saudi Press Agency said.
CEO of Cluster 2 Airports Company Eng. Ali Masrahi stated that the launch is a significant achievement that reflects commitment to achieving one of the targets of the transportation and logistics strategy, as well as the National Aviation Strategy derived from Saudi Vision 2030.
It is aimed at developing the infrastructure of Saudi airports to provide the best services to travelers, Masrahi said. He noted that the flight underscores their ongoing efforts to enhance the status of Saudi airports as key hubs for air transportation in the region.
Eng. Masrahi extended appreciation to the Governor of the Northern Borders Region, for his continuous support and oversight and for his ongoing efforts to attract additional international flights to Arar International Airport. He also acknowledged the governor’s role in enhancing the passenger experience across all airports in the Northern Borders Region.
This flight is expected to facilitate passenger movement between the Kingdom and Egypt and strengthen the close trade and cultural exchange between the two brotherly countries.
Cluster 2 Airports Company manages 22 domestic and international airports within the Kingdom and continues to work on expanding the international flight network from the various airports it operates.



Riyadh to Host the 24 Fintech Conference in September

The conference will take place from September 3 to 5 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center
The conference will take place from September 3 to 5 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center
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Riyadh to Host the 24 Fintech Conference in September

The conference will take place from September 3 to 5 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center
The conference will take place from September 3 to 5 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center

Riyadh will host next month the 24 Fintech Conference, the first edition of the international conference specialized in the financial technology sector.

The conference will take place from September 3 to 5 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center, hosted by the Financial Sector Development Program, the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), the Capital Market Authority, and the Insurance Authority.

The conference is organized by Fintech Saudi and Tahaluf, a joint project between the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones, Informa PLC, and the Events Investment Fund.

The 24 Fintech Conference is set to focus on supporting the thriving financial technology community and review a number of specialized topics to develop the global banking and financial services sector, which includes AI, machine learning in financial operations, integrated finance, the development of open banking services, and green finance, to inspire regulators, policymakers, investors, technology experts, entrepreneurs and academics to advance cooperation in the financial technology sector.

The 24 Fintech Conference aims to make a mark in the financial technology sector. It designates a space to support startups and investors under the "FinTech Innovation Center," which includes the best 80 modern and innovative startups and more than 200 investors.

The conference integrates with Saudi Arabia's orientations to enhance the prosperity of the entrepreneurship system and support startups and its efforts to become one of the booming financial technology centers in the Middle East and North Africa region, in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 in developing the sector.