Monday, July 15, 2024
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Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has announced the appointment of two senior leaders to the International Air Transport Association (IATA)’s prominent advisory councils.
Mr. Faisal Sabbagh, Executive Vice President of Finance and Services at Saudia Group, has been named to the Industry Financial Advisory Council. Concurrently, Mr. Abdulgader Attiah, Chief Data and Technology Officer at Saudia Group, has been appointed to the Digital Transformation Advisory Council.
These advisory councils play a pivotal role in driving innovation within the aviation sector, offering recommendations on critical areas such as digital transformation, security, aviation safety, and sustainability.
H.E. Engr. Ibrahim Al-Omar, Director General of Saudia Group, already holds a significant position as an elected member of IATA’s Board of Governors, the organization’s highest legislative body. He also serves on the Chair Committee and the Nominating Committee, contributing to IATA’s strategic oversight and direction.
With these new appointments, Saudia now has representation on six of IATA’s nine advisory councils. Previously appointed members include Captain Mohammed Dahduli, Vice President of Safety, Aviation Security and Quality at Saudia, on the Security Advisory Council; Mr. Marwan Niazi, Vice President Commercial Saudia Air Cargo Company, on the Cargo Advisory Council; Mr. Mohammed Alsaied, General Manager of Strategies and Legal Compliance, on the Legal Advisory Council; and Dr. Saleh Bukhari, General Manager of Sales and Distribution Strategies, on the Distribution Advisory Council.
These appointments underscore Saudia’s esteemed standing and the trust it commands within the global aviation industry, showcasing the airline’s dedication to leading industry advancements through strategic expertise.