Mr. Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Duailej, SAL Logistics Services and Dammam Airports Company (DACO) signed a landmark contract today to develop and rehabilitate the air cargo terminal at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam.

This significant 20-year partnership will see SAL investing 100 million riyals to enhance the capacity and infrastructure of the air cargo terminal, ensuring the provision of the highest quality and most efficient air cargo handling services. The signing ceremony was attended by numerous leaders from the air transport industry.

The agreement was signed by Mr. Faisal Al-Baddah, Managing Director and CEO of SAL, and Engineer Mohammed bin Ali Al-Hassani, CEO of Dammam Airports Company. The contract outlines SAL's commitment to upgrading the air cargo building with state-of-the-art equipment and technologies, adhering to international best practices to boost operational efficiency and enhance customer experience.

Mr. Faisal Al-Baddah commented on the occasion, saying, "The signing of this agreement underlines SAL’s solid commitment to fostering integrated efforts among various entities in the Kingdom's aviation sector. Our goal is to provide unparalleled ground handling services for air cargo at the Kingdom’s airports, thereby contributing to the development of the logistics sector and positioning the Kingdom as a premier global logistics hub connecting the continents. This initiative is aligned with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030."

Engineer Mohammed bin Ali Al-Hassani, CEO of Dammam Airports Company, expressed his pride in the partnership with SAL, stating, "This agreement supports our objectives of enhancing air transport services at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam. We are committed to providing the best logistical services with the highest levels of efficiency and quality, ensuring a smooth and distinguished customer experience. Our efforts are directed towards achieving the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 by improving airport services, contributing to the transformation of the Kingdom into a global logistics center. We aim to ensure the sustainability of logistical advancements by adopting the latest world-leading technologies, in line with the National Transport and Logistics Strategy and the National Aviation Strategy."

This collaboration marks a significant step towards realizing the Kingdom’s ambitious goals for the logistics sector, promising enhanced operational capabilities and a superior customer experience at King Fahd International Airport.