The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources is participating in the 55th Paris Air Show 2025, held from June 16 to 22.
It is joined by key entities from the national industrial and mineral resources sector, including the National Industrial Development Center, the Local Content and Government Procurement Authority, and the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON).
The ministry's pavilion showcases the objectives of the National Aerospace Strategy and outlines the range of enablement and incentive programs offered by the ministry and its partners to support the growth of this vital industry.
It also presents promising industrial and investment opportunities in aerospace and emphasizes public-private sector collaboration to attract advanced technologies and localize strategic aerospace-related industries, in line with Saudi Vision 2030.
The participation of the ministry and its partners in the Paris Air Show underscores the Kingdom's expanding industrial capabilities and its commitment to building a sustainable, diversified economy.
It also reflects ongoing efforts to strengthen local talent, attract global investment, and increase the contribution of strategic industries to national GDP.
On the sidelines of the show, the ministry participated in the Saudi–French Roundtable, which brought together major French aerospace companies, senior executives, sustainability and safety officials, and over 65 representatives from both the public and private sectors of both countries.
The ministry presented the National Aerospace Strategy, highlighting its goals, key enablers, and the Kingdom's ambition to position itself as a regional and global aerospace hub.
In addition, the ministry and representatives from its partners participated in a field visit to Airbus' commercial aircraft manufacturing facility in Toulouse to explore the latest advancements in aircraft production and discuss potential areas for industrial collaboration between the two sides.
The Paris Air Show 2025 is recognized as one of the world's largest and most influential events in the aerospace industry.
This year's edition features over 2,500 exhibitors from 46 countries, attracts thousands of professionals from civil and military aerospace, defense, and space sectors, and includes 300 startups from 21 countries.
More than 150 aircraft are on display, with daily flight demonstrations showcasing cutting-edge aerospace technologies.
