Saudi French Gala Dinner on Aerospace

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A STRATEGIC COLLABORATION
France and Saudi Arabia share a strong partnership in aerospace, showcasing their dedication to technological advancement, economic growth, and regional stability.
This cooperation includes significant achievements in civil aerospace and space exploration, especially through the partnership signed by the French space agency CNES and the Saudi Space Commission.

LET’S CELEBRATE TOGETHER THE FRENCH SAUDI FRIENDSHIP
The Conseil d’Affaires Franco Saoudien (CAFS) is organising during Le Bourget Air Show 2023, a Gala Dinner celebrating the friendship between France and Saudi Arabia in the aerospace sector. This event will be a unique occasion of French companies to showcase their support to the strategic partnership between our two countries.

GUEST OF HONOUR

H.E. Eng. Abdullah bin Amer AlSwaha

Minister of Communications and Information Technology of Saudi Arabia
Chairman of the Saudi Space Commission
Chairman of the King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology
Chairman of the Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC)

LE PRE CATELAN LENOTRE

Located in lush greenery in the heart of the Bois de Boulogne, this elegant Napoleon III pavilion harbours a treasure of Lenôtre French gastronomy awarded 3 Michelin stars.

PROGRAM OF THE EVENT

7.30 pm – Welcoming mocktail reception
8.30 pm – Welcoming speech by Dr. Mohamed Ben Laden, President of the Saudi French Business Council
8.35 pm – Opening remarks by Eng. Walid Abukhaled, CEO of Saudi Arabia Military Industries (SAMI)
8.45 pm – Keynote speech by H.E. Mr. Abdullah bin Amer AlSwaha, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Chairman of the Saudi Space Commission
9.00 pm – Beginning of dinner