Aviation
GACA launches first aviation sector report for Saudi Arabia highlighting contributions of $53 billion
The move falls in line with the country's ambitious plan to reach 250 global destinations by 2030
The airport spans 742,000 square meters and can handle up to 45 million passengers per year
Number of flights increased to over 37 million last year, according to GACA President
The Saudi aviation sector contributed $53 billion to the country's economy and supported around 958,000 jobs nationwide
India remained DXB's top destination country, with passenger traffic reaching 3.1 million
The order comprises 12 A320neo and 93 A321neo aircraft
The breakdown includes over 10.7 million arrivals, 10.9 million departures, and nearly 15 million transit passengers
The sector supports 241,000 jobs, with a further estimated 717,000 jobs in the tourism sector
The roadmap aims to increase the sector's contribution to GDP to $2 billion by 2030
Over $50 billion will go to developing the country's airports
