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IBN Launches Inaugural Aviation Forum
12 February 2026
The Irish Business Network Saudi Arabia held its inaugural business series event on 12 February 2026 at the Embassy of Ireland in Riyadh, bringing together more than 120 industry experts and professionals to explore the Kingdom's rapidly evolving aviation sector.
The event was opened by H.E. Gerry Cunningham, Irish Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, whose remarks set the tone for an insightful and forward-looking session. IBN Chairperson Ray Gammell led the discussion, bringing together leading voices from across the aviation ecosystem.
Guest speakers included:
Cassidy Lyon, Market Intelligence, EMIR Intelligence
Moataz Al Sagri, Managing Director, AviLease
George Davies, Chief Sustainability Officer, King Salman International Airport
Ian Bradley, Vice President of Corporate Communications, Riyadh Air
Brian Drain, Managing Partner, daa International Jeddah
The forum explored the Kingdom's ambitious aviation growth trajectory and emerging opportunities for Irish-Saudi collaboration — from airport operations and aircraft leasing to sustainability and communications.
The event was supported by Enterprise Ireland and marks the start of a new IBN business series that will continue to bring together Irish and Saudi professionals across key sectors.
Thank you to the Ambassador, the speakers, and all who attended for an excellent start to this new forum.