Middle East & North Africa

Turkish Airlines has launched new SmartMic language translation devices at airports across Türkiye.

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Investment (MISA), the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) and global industrial giant Leonardo have signed an MoU.

The US military has eight aircraft on show in the static display, displaying a diverse range of capabilities.

Royal Jordanian (RJ) has been ranked one of the top five airlines in the globe in best on-time performance (OTP) in 2023.

Saudia Technic and Embraer Services and Support signed an MoU at the show to collaborate in maintenance and training.

Steve Clutton, managing director, BAE Systems Saudi Arabia, details the company’s current work in Saudi Arabia.

Flying displays and an active presence at a show like WDS is a key part of opening partnerships and developing trust between nations, a major player at the event said.

Six months after the announcement, in July last year, that Saudi Arabia was set to acquire the Baykar Bayraktar Akinci unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV), one of the prototypes is on display at WDS.

Edge Group says it is on track to gain 40% of its orders from customers outside the UAE within three years.

Sharjah Airport Authority has been continuously deploying smart and advanced solutions to offer enhanced passenger services and a seamless travel experience. Extension works will increase its handling capacity from eight to 20 million passengers per year by 2025.

Leonardo is marketing two new variants of its C-27J tactical transport during WDS.

The World Defense Show, this year in its second edition, officially opened today in Riyadh.

South Africa’s largest UAV, the Milkor 380 is making itself known at WDS wearing full Royal Saudi Air Force markings, and carrying an array of advanced weapons.

The Royal Saudi Air Force has been a long-term operator of the E-3A Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS).

The Qatar Emiri Air Force has sent one of its new NHIndustries NH90 NATO frigate helicopter (NFH) variants to the show, marking the type’s WDS debut.

The collision of a number of factors appears to have set the scene for the resuscitation of a long moribund Saudi Typhoon order.

An Airbus Helicopters H145T-2 is on static display at WDS.

The versatile Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules tactical airlifter is 70 years old in August and its career is far from over.

The skies are expected to be lit up during the World Defense Show (WDS).

RTX, an aerospace and defence company, will showcase its latest defence-related technological advancements and capabilities at the World Defense Show (WDS).

Air Arabia has commenced new non-stop flights from Sharjah to Kraków in Poland.

Emirates has partnered with VFS Global to introduce a pre-approved visa on arrival facility for Indian passport holders who have booked their travel with the airline.

The MENA region is a buoyant and competitive market and it could be getting bigger. A look into Kuwait Airways’ strategy to fit into this new diverse canvas.

Saudia has continued its transformation in 2023 with the transportation of over 30 million guests, which marks a 21% increase compared to the previous year.

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) of Saudi Arabia will showcase its leadership role in the civil aviation sector during the World Defense Show (WDS).