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KSIADC, FII Institute to drive innovation in global aviation industry

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Oct 31, 2024
KSIADC partnered with FII to drive innovation and sustainability in global aviation industry

Riyadh - Sharikat Mubasher: King Salman International Airport Development Company (KSIADC) signed a strategic partnership agreement with the Future Investment Initiative Institute (FII Institute) to foster innovation and sustainability within the global aviation industry.

The signing ceremony was held during the eighth edition of FII conference (FII8) in the presence of Marco Mejia, Acting CEO of KSIADC, and Richard Attias, CEO of the FII Institute, a recent statement unveiled.

This partnership consolidates KSIADC’s position as a leader in sustainable development and innovation and reinforces its influence in shaping the future of global aviation.

Commenting on this collaboration, Mejia said: “This strategic partnership with the FII brings us closer to that goal and helps chart a path toward a sustainable future for humanity and the planet.”

He highlighted KSIADC’s goal of establishing new global standards in airport design and operations that can be shared and emulated worldwide.

On his part, FII Institute’s Attias stated: “I am delighted to welcome King Salman International Airport Development Company into the FII Institute fold, a unique cohort of leading companies and organizations who bring expertise, strategies, and thought leadership to address the most pressing challenges we face today, supporting our mission to make a positive impact on humanity.”

FII8 took place in Riyadh from 29 to 31 October, gathering world leaders, ministers, CEOs, investors, founders, and public policy experts in finance, sustainability, energy, geoeconomics, and space sectors.

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