News

2021-10-03

Saudi Expertise to Take Centre Stage at Dubai Airshow 2021

Dubai Airshow 2021 is set to witness a significant presence of aerospace players from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The Saudi exhibitors are all set to showcase their innovative products and services and take part in key partnerships to support the aerospace and defence industry.

Exhibitors from KSA participating at the upcoming Dubai Airshow include the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI); General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA); Saudi Aerospace Company; Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI); Advanced Electronics Company (AEC), a subsidiary of SAMI; Saudi Arabian Airlines, OxfordSaudia Flight Academy; and GDC Middle East.

Eng. Muneer Bakhsh, CEO, GDC Middle East, said: “The pandemic had an enormous impact on the aerospace industry, affecting manufacturing, airlines, airports, and defence companies. Taking part in Dubai Airshow provides a deep understanding of the industry’s insights on the aerospace sector and landscape following the pandemic and the way to its recovery, and opens doors for new partnership opportunities.

“Through our participation at Dubai Airshow 2021, we will showcase the proven aircraft maintenance and engineering capabilities for Saudi Arabia and provide a potential portal for offshore companies to partner with a leading Saudi Arabian aircraft maintenance and aerospace engineering company, through the identification, winning and delivery of defence and commercial projects in the Kingdom.”

Timothy Hawes, Managing Director at Tarsus F&E LLC, organisers of Dubai Airshow 2021 added: “We look forward to hosting key Saudi exhibitors this year at Dubai Airshow, who will be presenting their new products and showcasing their innovative technologies. The Saudi aerospace players will serve as a major addition to the show, with their forward-looking vision for aerospace and defence, which supports the regional growth of the industry.”

Digital Transformation

As part of its plan to diversify the Kingdom’s economy, Saudi Arabia is placing a significant focus on digital transformation as well as supporting various industries, including aerospace and defence. In support of the Kingdom’s digitalisation, AEC recently signed an agreement with Prince Sultan Advanced Technology Research Institute (PSATRI) to manufacture Sky Guard drone, Argaam, for surveillance and reconnaissance missions.

Furthermore, GAMI recently announced 74 targeted opportunities in supply chains in Saudi Arabia’s military industries sector in an effort to localise more than 50 per cent of Saudi’s military spending by 2030. GAMI also launched a digital marketplace platform to enable authorised investors to access the local military industry and identify localisation opportunities easily.

While SAMI has been supporting the localisation of Saudi Arabia’s military industries sector. It has recently signed a logistics services agreement with Bahri, a global leader in logistics and transportation based in Saudi Arabia. The latter will provide wide-ranging internal and external logistics services to SAMI’s companies.

Aerospace and defence organisations have been forced to accelerate their digital transformation to stay relevant and competitive during the pandemic. A recent report by Accenture stated that 69 per cent of aerospace and defence executives have prioritised the use of new technologies, including AI, cybersecurity, 5G, robotics, and automation. To highlight this change, Dubai Airshow 2021 offers a dedicated platform to companies to showcase their latest emerging technologies to the international aerospace and defence sectors.

Also, conferences led by the aviation industry’s leading tech minds over four days will provide insights and advice needed to accelerate digital transformation, respond to adversity, and build resilience. The TECH XPLORE Stage will highlight how technologies such as 5G, AI, Cybersecurity and automation are helping reboot aviation and changing the entire flying experience one step at a time.

To be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai and UAE Minister of Defence, Dubai Airshow 2021 will take place at Dubai World Central (DWC). Returning for its 17th edition, the event will be held from 14-18 November. Bringing the global aerospace and defence industry together in Dubai, it is one of the largest and most successful air shows in the world, connecting aerospace professionals across all areas of the industry to facilitate successful global trade.

Comments () Views (1853 ) Print

Send To Friend