The College of Business Administration, represented by the Aviation
Department, participated in the Central/America North Airport Issues Conference
held in Warsaw, through Dr. Bader bin Ibrahim Alaydi, faculty member and Chair
of the Aviation Department, who was recently appointed to the Board of
Directors of the International Association of Airport Executives (IAAE).
The International Association of Airport Executives is a global
professional organization dedicated to developing management and operational
standards in airports, and serves as the training arm of the American
Association of Airport Executives (AAAE), one of the most influential
international bodies in developing airport leadership talent worldwide.
During the Board meeting held prior to the start of the conference,
Dr. Alaydi briefed board members on the university’s direction in aligning its
strategy with the Kingdom’s aviation strategy through the establishment of the
College of Space and Aviation Sciences and the development of academic programs
aimed at supporting the sector by preparing national talent. Dr. Alaydi also
highlighted the rapid evolution of the aviation industry in Saudi Arabia and
its role in driving regional growth within the sector.
Dr. Alaydi further participated in two panel discussions within the
scientific program of the conference; the first entitled “Digital
Transformation in Airport Management,” and the second entitled “Sustainability
and ESG in Aviation as a Strategy for the Future.” This participation comes as
part of the university’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its international
presence, expand academic and professional partnerships, and contribute to the
advancement of aviation education and management in alignment with fast-paced
global developments in the industry.