First Saudi earns ICAO classification in air transport facilitation

Montreal, Sep 29 (SPA/APP): Fahd bin Khalid Al-Ghamdi achieved an unprecedented accomplishment, becoming the first Saudi to receive the classification of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in the field of air transport facilitation.
This achievement represents Saudi Arabia’s effective international presence and affirms the Kingdom’s global leadership in achieving its ambitious goals to be among the forefront of the world’s countries in the aviation sector.
Al-Ghamdi was selected by ICAO as one of only 12 international experts, serving as a certified trainer and reference for ICAO Annex 9 – Facilitation. His responsibilities focus on training representatives of member states, providing technical advice to governments, and contributing to the development of international legislation, protocols, and training materials. Additionally, his role involves updating Annex 9 of the Chicago Convention (1944) and supporting states in applying international standards.
Fahd Al-Ghamdi stated that the expertise he gained in the Kingdom, particularly during his tenure as Director-General of Air Transport Facilitation at the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), formed the basis for his international success.