Saudi Arabia: 3 Dead, 36 Injured in Attacks on Abha and King Khalid Airports - Sarmad
Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation announces attacks on Abha and King Khalid airports resulting in 3 deaths and 36 injuries
Translated by Qiyas from سرمد — Original source
(KUNA) — The eighth edition of the Marrakech Airshow 2026 kicked off today, Wednesday, at the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces Air Base, with broad participation from aviation authority heads, experts, and officials from the aviation, space, and defense sectors across various countries, including Kuwait, represented by Sheikh Engineer Hamoud Mubarak Al-Sabah, Chairman of the Public Authority for Civil Aviation.
In a statement to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) following his participation in the opening ceremony, Sheikh Hamoud Al-Sabah emphasized that Kuwait’s presence at these events reflects the country’s commitment to engaging in specialized international forums on civil aviation, thereby enhancing its presence and interaction with developments in this vital sector and opening avenues for exchanging expertise with sister and friendly nations.
He added that Kuwait’s participation in the exhibition stems from the importance of strengthening cooperation and coordination with its brothers in the Kingdom of Morocco, keeping abreast of the latest developments and innovations in civil aviation and modern technologies, and benefiting from international expertise, knowledge, and experience sharing to support and develop the air transport sector.
Sheikh Al-Sabah praised the excellent organization and preparation of the exhibition, commending the efforts made by the Kingdom of Morocco and the organizing bodies to present this international event in a manner befitting the Kingdom’s stature and reflecting the progress witnessed by the aviation sector and its related industries.
He expressed his appreciation for the high level of organization, facilities, and the scale of international participation, highlighting the role played by the Marrakech Airshow in bringing together decision-makers, officials, specialists, and global companies under one umbrella, thereby opening new horizons for cooperation, partnerships, and knowledge exchange in the aviation sector.
The Marrakech Airshow is among the most prominent specialized events in the fields of aviation, space, and defense on the African continent. This edition features participation from nearly 200 exhibitors representing 27 countries, alongside high-level official delegations.
The exhibition runs from October 7 to 10 and includes air displays, a static aircraft exhibition, as well as meetings, conferences, and specialized events showcasing the latest technologies and innovations in aviation, space, and defense.
