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Event company RX to launch inter aviation Arabia in Riyadh in February 2026
Vasyl Zhygalo
RX, a global provider in events and exhibitions and the team behind industry flagships such as inter airport Europe and The Airport Show, Dubai, has announced the launch of inter aviation Arabia, scheduled to take place in Riyadh in February 2026.
The event aims to become one of the platforms for the aviation industry in the Middle East, significantly contributing to advancing Saudi Arabia’ s Vision 2030 and its transformation into a global aviation and logistics hub.
According to the General Authority of Civil Aviation, GACA, the Saudi Aviation Strategy is backed by US $ 100 billion in investments and aims to enhance Saudi Arabia’ s connectivity to over 250 destinations across 29 airports and accommodate 330 million passengers annually by 2030.
Vasyl Zhygalo, Managing Director, Middle East and Emerging Markets, RX, said:“ inter aviation Arabia is launching during a significant period of transformation in the aviation sector, both regionally and globally. Our aim is to establish a platform that fosters strategic dialogue, investment, and innovation, ultimately driving meaningful outcomes for the industry while supporting Saudi Arabia’ s goals of becoming a global aviation hub. We look forward to providing the industry with more details in the coming months.”
The event will focus on four key pillars: airport investments, infrastructure, equipment, and airline route development. Together, these pillars represent the essential components of a modern and resilient aviation ecosystem.
As global air travel continues to grow, advancements in ground support technology, terminal automation, and sustainable operations are transforming equipment standards. Meanwhile, infrastructure and route development remain crucial for capacity expansion and operational efficiency.
With optimal conditions for commercial engagement and market growth, inter aviation Arabia will draw a high-quality international audience of decision-makers, including executives from airports and airlines, air cargo carriers, and aviation technology providers.
GBS partners with Huawei Cloud to expand cloud offerings in Saudi
Gulf Business Solutions, a provider of technology solutions in Saudi Arabia, announced a strategic partnership with Huawei Cloud, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing innovation strategy and commitment to meeting Saudi Arabia’ s rising demand for advanced, tailored cloud services.
This collaboration allows GBS to significantly expand and diversify its cloud solutions portfolio, leveraging Huawei Cloud’ s powerful, scalable, and secure technology stack. The partnership will enable GBS to provide bespoke cloud services to public and private sector clients across Saudi Arabia, helping organisations modernise their IT infrastructure, increase agility, and drive digital transformation in alignment with Vision 2030. an important move as the demand for localised, high-impact solutions continues to grow across industries such as finance, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, and government.
Established in 2020 as a technology venture in Saudi Arabia, Gulf Business Solutions, GBS specialises in cybersecurity consultancy and services, cloud solutions, managed IT services, and IoT. With a dedicated team of over 500 specialists committed to innovation and excellence, GBS drives technological advancement for Saudi Arabia’ s emerging enterprises across multiple sectors, positioning itself as a provider in Saudi Arabia’ s evolving business landscape.
Abdullah Alasqah of GBS, commented,“ This is a proud moment for us at GBS. Our partnership with Huawei Cloud reflects our commitment to bringing innovative, high-performance solutions to Saudi clients. With Huawei’ s technology and our deep understanding of the local market, we are well positioned to deliver cloud services that are not only secure and scalable, but also purpose-built for our clients’ specific needs across sectors.”
Huawei Cloud, in turn, gains a trusted partner with proven expertise in cloud implementation and digital transformation in the Saudi market –
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