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King Abdulaziz Int'l Airport Sets New Daily Passenger Record with 161,189 Travelers

King Abdulaziz International Airport sets new daily passenger record with 161,189 travelers. (SPA)
King Abdulaziz International Airport sets new daily passenger record with 161,189 travelers. (SPA)
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King Abdulaziz Int'l Airport Sets New Daily Passenger Record with 161,189 Travelers

King Abdulaziz International Airport sets new daily passenger record with 161,189 travelers. (SPA)
King Abdulaziz International Airport sets new daily passenger record with 161,189 travelers. (SPA)

The Jeddah Airports Company has announced a new milestone for King Abdulaziz International Airport, with a record-breaking 161,189 passengers on a single day, achieved on November 6, 2024.
The total includes 79,994 arrivals and 81,195 departures, across 817 flights (an average of 34 per hour). In addition, 132,189 bags were processed that same day.
Jeddah Airports Company CEO Eng. Mazen Johar expressed gratitude to all stakeholders, including government, security, and operational partners, for their collaboration in achieving this significant milestone.
He emphasized the airport's commitment to enhancing operational efficiency, to accommodate growing passenger numbers, in line with the strategy of the company and with the National Aviation Strategy.

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Local Content in Saudi Government Projects Rises to 47% by Q3

Al-Falih said that local content policies are integral to the state’s strategy. (SPA)
Al-Falih said that local content policies are integral to the state’s strategy. (SPA)
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Local Content in Saudi Government Projects Rises to 47% by Q3

Al-Falih said that local content policies are integral to the state’s strategy. (SPA)
Al-Falih said that local content policies are integral to the state’s strategy. (SPA)

The proportion of local content in Saudi government projects has grown significantly, rising from 33% in 2020 to approximately 47% by the end of the third quarter of this year. This progress was announced by Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Al-Khorayef during a ministerial session titled, Future Trends in Light of Vision 2030, at the second edition of the Local Content Forum 2024.

Tourism Minister Ahmed Al-Khateeb emphasized that tourism is a cornerstone of Vision 2030, stating: “We aim to localize investment spending with the support of national institutions.”

He also outlined plans to increase the tourism sector’s contribution to the national economy from 3% in 2019 to 10%.

Al-Khateeb underscored the collaborative efforts underway with the private sector to develop the tourism industry.

For his part, Investment Minister Khalid Al-Falih highlighted that local content policies have been integral to the state’s strategy since its founding. He stressed that enhancing the competitiveness of local companies plays a vital role in advancing localization efforts.

Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing Majed Al-Hogail stated that increasing local content is part of a long-term plan, noting that 70% of home construction technologies are now manufactured locally.

In turn, Economy and Planning Minister Faisal Al-Ibrahim explained that boosting local content helps drive economic growth. He emphasized that import substitution presents a valuable opportunity to support domestic products and balance trade.