Riyadh, Saudi Arabia โ 30 October 2024 – FII Institute has established a strategic partnership with King Salman International Airport Development Company (KSIADC) during the FII8 Conference, held in Riyadh from October 29-31. This significant agreement, marked by a signing ceremony attended by Marco Milia, Acting CEO of KSIADC, and Richard Attias, CEO of the FII Institute, represents a pivotal step in KSIADC’s strategic ambition to foster global innovation and sustainability within the aviation industry.
The FII Institute is a nonprofit global foundation driven by data and an investment arm with one agenda: Impact on Humanity. It is dedicated to enabling a brighter future for humanity by uniting innovative solutions and the worldโs foremost CEOs, policymakers, investors, and entrepreneurs. King Salman International Airport Development Company joins our prestigious network of global leaders addressing the world’s most pressing challenges through the Institute’s platform and expansive international network. This collaboration strengthens King Salman International Airport’s leadership in sustainable development and innovation, reinforcing its influence in shaping the future of global aviation and contributing to a sustainable world.
Marco Mejia said, “King Salman International Airport stands as a ground-breaking project in terms of innovation and sustainability. Our goal is to establish new global standards in airport design and operations that can be shared and emulated worldwide. This strategic partnership with the FII brings us closer to that goal and helps chart a path toward a sustainable future for humanity and the planet.”
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For further information regarding KSIADC and the strategic partnership with FII Institute mentioned in this release, please contact: Reema Albarrak at ralbarrak@ksia.com.sa
About FII Institute
The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute is a global non-profit foundation driven by data with an investment arm and one agenda: Impact on Humanity. Global and inclusive, we foster great minds from around the world and turn ideas into real-world solutions in four critical areas: Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Robotics, Education, Healthcare and Sustainability.
About King Salman International Airport
King Salman International Airport will be one of the worldโs largest airports, covering an area of approximately 57 kmยฒ and projected to welcome 100 million passengers in 2030. King Salman International Airport aims to be a global benchmark for all airports, providing a unique and seamless customer journey, best-in-class operations, innovation across design and operations, and unique shopping and entertainment experiences. With sustainability at its core, the airport will be designed to achieve LEED Platinum certification for new build development, the highest level of green design and building certification, and will incorporate a variety of sustainable features, including being powered by renewable energy. KSIA will be a testament to Saudi Arabiaโs unwavering commitment to innovation and progress.