The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) of Saudi Arabia will host a virtual event on the sidelines of United Nations Summit of the Future Action Days that will take place from September 20–21, 2024, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.

The virtual event (September 20) will be held from 3pm to 5pm (Riyadh time). Titled “Youth Empowerment and Development in the Civil Aviation Sector” the event is being held in collaboration with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

The event marks GACA’s first official participation in a United Nations event, and will focus on an issue of critical importance: youth engagement in civil aviation.

It will serve as a platform to discuss the significant human resource challenge in aviation, foster international cooperation, and explore career development opportunities for the next generation.

This virtual gathering will include representatives from academia, industry, government, international organisations, and young professionals in the aviation sector to share best practices, insights, and forward-thinking solutions to ensure the sustainable growth of the sector.

It will represent the opportunity to explore collaborative initiatives to foster a globally competitive and future-ready aviation workforce.

As it is open to the public, the event will also promote interaction of youth with the speakers.

As the host of this event, GACA will showcase its programmes to localise jobs in the aviation industry and its initiatives to empower Saudi youth, giving them opportunities to work in various fields such as leadership, technical, administrative, or operational positions. – TradeArabia News Service