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MENA'S PREMIER AIR CARGO EVENT

Hosted at the heart of MENA's largest aviation & logistics hub, and aligned with Saudi Vision 2030, SkyMove MENA is the most influential gathering of those driving the growth and transformation of the region's air cargo industry.

9-10 September 2025, Riyadh

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It's a wrap - see you in 2025!

A big thank you to all our delegates, sponsors, speakers and partners for making the inaugural edition of SkyMove MENA a resounding success. We look forward to welcoming you to the second edition in Riyadh on 9 and 10 September 2025.

The center stage for the MENA air cargo industry

Hosted in the dynamic city of Riyadh, MENA's newest air cargo hub, the highly anticipated SkyMove MENA event is poised to bring together key stakeholders, industry experts, and service providers from around the globe to explore and discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the MENA air cargo sector.
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With the region witnessing rapid economic growth and an increasing demand for efficient logistics solutions, this conference and exhibition serves as a vital platform for the air cargo community to connect, exchange ideas, and forge strategic partnerships.
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The two-day forum comprises a comprehensive programme including an industry-leading conference, valuable networking opportunities, and an exclusive business lounge showcasing the latest in air cargo solutions, services, technology, and infrastructure.

Mark your calendar and join us in Riyadh for SkyMove, an event that will propel your business forward in 2024 and beyond.
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MENA: The new growth frontier

The MENA region is one of the world's fastest growing markets for the air cargo industry, as the region's trade, e-commerce and non-oil export sectors continue to expand.

With its strategic location at the crossroads of three continents, expanding investment in air cargo infrastructure, and rapid digitalisation of supply chains, the region presents immense opportunities for industry players to leverage this growth and increase their market share in this dynamic market.

  • size of the MENA air cargo market (2023)

    $19B

  • size of the MENA air cargo market (2028)

    $28B

  • MENA air cargo volume (2028)

    22M

    tons

Saudi Arabia: A $100 billion vision

Saudi Arabia's National Aviation Strategy, part of Vision 2030, aims to position the Kingdom as a leading aviation hub in the region.

With a $100 billion investment, the strategy targets extending connectivity to 250+ destinations across 29 airports, tripling annual passenger traffic to 330 million, increasing air cargo volume to 4.5 million tons and warehousing capacity to 6 million tons, and establishing two global long-haul connecting hubs (Riyadh and Jeddah).

  • Connect 250+ destinations across

    29

    airports

  • Triple annual passenger traffic to

    330M

  • Increase air cargo volumes to

    4.5M

    tons

MENA: The new growth frontier

The MENA region is one of the world's fastest growing markets for the air cargo industry, as the region's trade, e-commerce and non-oil export sectors continue to expand. With its strategic location at the crossroads of three continents, expanding investment in air cargo infrastructure, and rapid digitalisation of supply chains, the region presents immense opportunities for industry players to leverage this growth and increase their market share in this dynamic market.

MENA: The new growth frontier

  • Size of the MENA air cargo market (2023)

    $19B

  • Size of the MENA air cargo market (2028)

    $28B

  • MENA air cargo volume (2028)

    22M

    tons

Saudi Arabia: A $100B vision

Saudi Arabia's National Aviation Strategy, part of Vision 2030, aims to position the Kingdom as a leading aviation hub in the region. With a $100 billion investment, the strategy targets extending connectivity to 250+ destinations across 29 airports, tripling annual passenger traffic to 330 million, increasing air cargo volume to 4.5 million tons and warehousing capacity to 6 million tons, and establishing two global long-haul connecting hubs (Riyadh and Jeddah).

Saudi Arabia: A $100B vision

  • Connect 250+ destinations across

    29

    airports

  • Triple annual passenger traffic to

    330M

  • Increase air cargo volumes to

    4.5M

    tons

Explore the future of air cargo

Experience the transformative energy of a world-class event, where you will gain access to high-quality networking, exciting business opportunities and industry-leading content — all under one roof.
Conference
Join the conversation on the hottest issues and opportunities facing the MENA air cargo industry. Gain crucial insights from the industry's top minds.
Business Lounge
Discover a boutique showcase of innovative services and solutions from select exhibitors, fostering new collaborations.
Networking
Connect with the who's who in air cargo during formal and informal settings, enhancing your network and unlocking new opportunities.
Event App
Seamlessly navigate the event with our user-friendly app, providing real-time updates, personalised schedules, and interactive features.
Innovation Zone
Experience the future in our Innovation Zone. Witness groundbreaking tech solutions that are shaping the air cargo landscape.
Discover Riyadh
Explore Riyadh, a city where history meets modernity, offering an exclusive blend of hospitality, cuisine, and architectural marvels.
Conference
Join the conversation on the hottest issues and opportunities facing the MENA air cargo industry. Gain crucial insights from the industry's top minds.
Business Lounge
Discover a boutique showcase of innovative services and solutions from select exhibitors, fostering new collaborations.
Networking
Connect with the who's who in air cargo during formal and informal settings, enhancing your network and unlocking new opportunities.
Event App
Seamlessly navigate the event with our user-friendly app, providing real-time updates, personalised schedules, and interactive features.
Innovation Zone
Experience the future in our Innovation Zone. Witness groundbreaking tech solutions that are shaping the air cargo landscape.
Discover Riyadh
Explore Riyadh, a city where history meets modernity, offering an exclusive blend of hospitality, cuisine, and architectural marvels.
Conference
Join the conversation on the hottest issues and opportunities facing the MENA air cargo industry. Gain crucial insights from the industry's top minds.
Business Lounge
Discover a boutique showcase of innovative services and solutions from select exhibitors, fostering new collaborations.
‍
Networking
Connect with the who's who in air cargo during formal and informal settings, enhancing your network and unlocking new opportunities.
Event App
Seamlessly navigate the event with our user-friendly app, providing real-time updates, personalised schedules, and interactive features.
Innovation Zone
Experience the future in our Innovation Zone. Witness groundbreaking tech solutions that are shaping the air cargo landscape.
Discover Riyadh
Explore Riyadh, a city where history meets modernity, offering an exclusive blend of hospitality, cuisine, and architectural marvels.
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Meet the people who matter

The entire air cargo value-chain under one roof

Airlines & GSAs
Airports
Charter Services
Express Services
Freight Forwarders
LSPs
Shippers
Technology

Hear from the industry's leading minds

Afnan Abuauref
Director Sales Support, Steering, GSA
Saudia Cargo
Sami Al-Bassam
Director Cargo & Logistics Partnerships
King Salman International Airport
Khaled Alkhawaldeh
Director Cargo Commercial
Royal Jordanian
Sue Donoghue
Arab Cluster CEO
DHL Global Forwarding
Sanjeev Gadhia
Founder & CEO
Astral Aviation
Wael Mattar
Senior Manager, Cargo
Gulf Air
Rajesh Menon
Regional Head
Cathay Cargo
Shashi Kumar Panicker
Director - Aeronautical Revenues
Bahrain Airport Company
Christian Schneider
General Manager AERO
MATARAT Holding
Serkan Sönmez
Cargo Director (ME, PK & AF)
Turkish Airlines
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When & Where
Riyadh
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Tue, 9 Sep 2025
Wed, 10 Sep 2025
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