The fourth and final ‘Entaliq with Airbus’ workshop was hosted by TAQNIA Aeronautics this week in Riyadh where 15 participants had the opportunity to learn more about innovation and business development within the aerospace industry.

Over the last four weeks, more than 100 applicants participated in ‘Entaliq with Airbus’ workshops across Riyadh and Jeddah.

The workshops covered in-depth training on developing realistic business plans within the aviation and aerospace sectors.

Candidates also had the opportunity to network with industry veterans and gain hands-on experience on pitching and building successful business plans.

Launched in September 2016, ‘Entaliq with Airbus’ is an initiative by Airbus Middle East that aims to challenge the Saudi youth to find the best innovative ideas that can support and advance the national and global aerospace industry. The program is rolled out in partnership with TAQNIA Aeronautics and Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia).

The concluding phase of the program, scheduled to take place in January 2017, will see the six best innovators present their projects to an expert VIP panel comprised of initiative partners and aviation industry experts.