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GACA selects SITA for tech transformation at Saudi airports
Saudi Arabia ’ s General Authority of
Civil Aviation ( GACA ) has selected global IT provider SITA to support the modernisation of the country ’ s biggest airports , implementing a transformation of airport and communication technology across 26 airports .
As part of the technology upgrade , SITA is implementing its AirportConnect Open platform which allows airlines to work seamlessly at airports using common facilities while delivering a smooth selfservice experience from check-in to boarding .
AirportConnect Open provides futureproof infrastructure which will enable the implementation of cutting-edge solutions such as biometric single-token travel and common-use payment systems .
It is also supported by the introduction of new Wide Area Network ( WAN ) and Local Area Network ( LAN ) connectivity across all airports .
In addition , SITA is providing GACA with a state-of-the-art baggage management solution in line with industry standards , enabling GACA airports to meet the baggage tracking requirements of IATA ’ s Resolution 753 .
SITA will help airlines track and capture baggage data at check-in , loading onto the aircraft , transfer and on arrival .
HE Abdulhakim bin Muhammad Al- Tamimi , President of GACA , said : “ GACA has mapped out a clear future for Saudi airports , enabling us to meet our continued passenger growth while maintaining the world ’ s best airport facilities .”
KSA university partners with Dell EMC to train women in technology
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KSA university is working with Dell EMC to equip female students for a career in IT . Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University ( PNU ), the world ’ s largest university for women , has partnered with external organisations to provide degrees and certificates in IT .
PNU has partnered with Dublin City University to launch the first masters degree in computing with a specialisation in data analytics available in KSA . PNU ’ s College of Computer and Information Sciences is offering degrees in computer science , information systems and information technology .
As a member of Dell EMC ’ s External Research and Academic Alliance Program , the college has trained and certified 57 female data science and Big Data analytics students this semester with an additional 103 students certified in cloud infrastructure . The university also introduced the VMware Install , Configure and Manage course as an elective training course for senior students .
Auhood Alfaries , Dean College of Computer and Information Sciences , Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University , said : “ We are proud to be a leading university to actively promote the data skilled taskforce in the kingdom through the introduction of industrial relevant certifications and training .”
Mohammed Amin , Senior Vice President and Regional Manager , Middle East , Turkey and Africa , Dell EMC , said : “ We congratulate Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University on this wonderful achievement and look forward to continuing to work with them to advance the technical education of women in the region .”
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