The general authority for civil aviation (gaca):order mobility at the World Defense Show 2026. Rajab highlighted the Kingdom's progress in travel facilitation through 141 international agreements, emphasizing a shift from traditional verification to biometric technologies to enhance security. He emphasized the value of digital travel credentials on smartphones, enabling passengers to complete procedures before arrival at the airport.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the Kingdom is enhancing cooperation on digital identity recognition to ensure smooth passenger flow and maintain border security, positioning Saudi airports as smart global hubs. Rajab also noted collaboration among security agencies and regulators to ensure a seamless journey from booking to arrival.
He summarized three guiding principles: clarity of roles, data privacy protection, and adherence to oversight standards, all aimed at improving airport efficiency and enhancing the passenger experience, in line with Saudi Vision 2030.