GAMI at IPAS 2025.
Saudi Arabia’s GAMI at International Paris Air Show 2025: Paris, France – June 22, 2025 – The General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) has successfully concluded its significant participation in the prestigious International Paris Air Show 2025, marking a pivotal moment in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s ambitious journey to become a global leader in the defense and aviation sectors. Held over seven days at the historic Le Bourget Airport, the event drew an impressive international contingent of officials, experts, and specialists, all keenly observing the evolving landscape of military innovation and collaboration.
GAMI’s strategic presence at this globally renowned exhibition was multifaceted, designed to underscore the remarkable strides the Kingdom has made in its military industries sector. Beyond mere showcase, the participation served as a crucial platform for fortifying international relations, fostering the invaluable exchange of expertise, facilitating the transfer of cutting-edge technologies, and empowering national talent within the burgeoning industry. A core objective was to bolster Saudi Arabia’s self-sufficiency in military manufacturing, thereby solidifying its burgeoning reputation as a regional and global nexus for defense and aviation industries.
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Throughout the intensive exhibition period, Ahmad bin Abdulaziz Al-Ohali, Governor of GAMI, engaged in a series of high-level bilateral meetings. These critical discussions involved numerous senior officials from the military industries, aviation, and security domains, focusing intently on identifying and cultivating partnership opportunities, streamlining knowledge exchange, and accelerating the transfer and localization of advanced technologies within the Kingdom.
GAMI’s pavilion at the Paris Air Show garnered considerable attention, attracting significant engagement from international delegations and visitors captivated by the advancements in Saudi Arabia’s military industries. The authority leveraged this interest by delivering comprehensive presentations that highlighted the Kingdom’s increasingly attractive investment environment, robust regulatory frameworks, and the compelling incentives extended to both local and international investors eager to participate in its growth story.
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A central theme of GAMI’s participation was the tangible progress achieved under Saudi Vision 2030, the Kingdom’s transformative blueprint for economic diversification and sustainable development. The exhibition served as an impactful stage to demonstrate the commitment to localizing over 50% of military spending, a key pillar of Vision 2030 aimed at building an advanced industrial base to vigorously support the national economy. Furthermore, the event emphasized the strategic imperative of strengthening international partnerships in the military industries sector, actively seeking to open new avenues for cooperation, empower national companies, and significantly enhance their global competitiveness.
As the curtains close on the Paris Air Show 2025, GAMI’s participation stands as a clear testament to Saudi Arabia’s unwavering commitment to innovation, collaboration, and self-reliance in the military industries. The connections forged and the insights gained are expected to propel the Kingdom further towards its strategic goals, reinforcing its position as a dynamic and influential player on the global defense stage.
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