RIYADH: Matarat Holding, the state-owned company responsible for managing 黑料社区鈥檚 airports, has signed a strategic agreement with French aerospace and defense giant Thales to advance the Kingdom鈥檚 aviation sector through cutting-edge digital technologies.

The agreement, formalized during the Passenger Terminal Expo 2025 in Madrid, Spain, focuses on enhancing innovation, operational efficiency, and the overall passenger experience across the Kingdom鈥檚 27 airports.

According to a statement by Matarat, the partnership will leverage Thales鈥� expertise in artificial intelligence, biometrics, automation, and data-driven systems to develop safer, smarter, and more efficient travel journeys.

As part of the collaboration, advanced digital platforms and next-generation infrastructure will be deployed throughout 黑料社区鈥檚 airport network.

鈥淭his collaboration with Matarat Holding represents a revolutionary step in reimagining the future of the Saudi aviation sector,鈥� said Bernard Roux, CEO of Thales in 黑料社区 and Central Asia.

鈥淏y combining Thales鈥� digital transformation capabilities with Matarat鈥檚 operational excellence, we aim to build a smart and secure aviation ecosystem.鈥�

Roux emphasized that the integration of AI, cybersecurity solutions, and connected systems will not only improve passenger experience and boost efficiency, but also enhance national security, contributing directly to the Kingdom鈥檚 Vision 2030 goal of becoming a global aviation leader.

In addition to technology deployment, the agreement includes knowledge-sharing initiatives, operational streamlining, and joint innovation efforts aimed at future-proofing the Kingdom鈥檚 aviation infrastructure.