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Deadly heatwave strikes Hajj: Iranian pilgrims among the victims
At least 13 Iranian pilgrims have died during the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, Iran’s state news agency IRNA reported on Saturday.
Aviation leaders and key figures from around the world are set to converge in Riyadh for the Future Aviation Forum 2024.
Aviation leaders and key figures from around the world are set to converge in Riyadh for the Future Aviation Forum 2024.
This three-day event, scheduled from May 20 to 22, will spotlight groundbreaking advancements in global air travel.
The forum aligns with Saudi Arabia's ambitious goal to generate $100 billion from the aviation sector by 2030.
Under the theme “Elevating Global Connectivity,” the Future Aviation Forum will bring together over 5,000 experts and leaders in aviation from more than 100 countries.
The diverse assembly will include ministers, regulators, manufacturers, and representatives from airlines and airports. The event aims to foster dialogue and collaboration among industry leaders, driving innovation and growth in the global aviation sector.
The forum is spearheaded by the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) and will showcase various projects and incentives designed to attract investments into Saudi Arabia’s burgeoning aerospace sector.
This initiative is part of the country's broader Vision 2030 plan, which seeks to diversify the economy and enhance its global economic footprint.
Global aviation executives from major companies such as Boeing, Airbus, Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China, and Embraer are expected to attend. Their participation underscores the forum's significance as a premier platform for discussing the future of aviation.
The Future Aviation Forum will also highlight Saudi Arabia's efforts to create a conducive environment for aerospace investments.
Attendees will learn about the country's strategic projects aimed at enhancing infrastructure, developing human capital, and fostering technological advancements in the aviation sector.
At least 13 Iranian pilgrims have died during the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, Iran’s state news agency IRNA reported on Saturday.
Egypt’s annual inflation rate surged to 16.5 percent in May, up from 13.5 percent in April, according to data released by the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS).
More than one million Muslim pilgrims began the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca on Wednesday, with Saudi authorities stepping up safety measures after last year’s tragedy, when over 1,300 people died due to extreme heat.
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