The General Civil Aviation Authority (GACA) of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia successfully hosted the Interregional Seminar on Privatization of Aviation Security & One Stop Security, in Riyadh from 24 to 26 February 2025.
The Seminar was jointly organized by the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC), as the implementing body of the European Union-funded CASE II Project, alongside the Arab Civil Aviation Organization (ACAO), and the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC).

Bringing together over 120 participants from 55 African, Arab, and European States, as well as International, Regional organizations, Associations and industry stakeholders, the seminar provided a platform for information exchange and best practices. The event featured presentations by 20 international experts, addressing key aspects of aviation security.

The seminar aimed to enhance collaboration between regulators and industry stakeholders by facilitating the exchange of experiences on aviation security privatization and the implementation of One-Stop Security. It provided a platform to assess emerging threats to the aviation ecosystem and explore strategies for strengthening the protection of key assets. Participants also engaged in discussions on the challenges of implementing privatization and One-Stop Security measures, while examining how capacity-building initiatives, programmes, and activities can contribute to the continuous enhancement of aviation security across the region.
Furthermore, the Seminar also included a discussion on challenges faced in the implementation of Privatization and One stop Security.

This seminar served as a crucial platform for international cooperation, reinforcing the commitment to advancing aviation security through collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and capacity-building efforts.