SAL Logistics Services, Saudi Arabia's national leader in cargo handling, logistics
solutions, and supply chain management, has been awarded the IATA Security
Management System (SeMS) Level 1 (Suitable) certification by the International Air
Transport Association (IATA), becoming the first company in Saudi Arabia and the
second across the Middle East and North Africa to receive this certification.
The certification recognizes the effectiveness of SAL's security management framework
across its cargo handling and ground operations, reflecting the company's commitment
to implementing internationally recognized standards and fostering a proactive security
culture built on risk management, in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030 and the National
Transport and Logistics Strategy.
This achievement was made possible through the expertise, dedication, and
commitment of SAL's operations and security teams. In recognition of this milestone,
SAL officially received the certification during a ceremony held at IATA Headquarters in
Geneva.
The event formed part of a two-day program that included certification review
sessions and strategic meetings with IATA executives and subject matter experts,
covering the continuous improvement of security management systems, best practices
in ground handling, developments in the Middle East and Europe, Middle East & Africa
(EMEA) air cargo markets, as well as IATA's solutions and training programs for cargo
and ground handling operations.
Commenting on the achievement, Mr. Omar Talal Hariri, Chief Executive Officer of SAL,
said: "Security is the foundation of trusted cargo operations. Achieving the IATA Security
Management System certification as the first company in Saudi Arabia reflects the
advancement of SAL's security practices. It is a testament to the dedication of our
teams. It reinforces our commitment to delivering world-class standards that safeguard
our customers while enhancing operational excellence across Saudi Arabia's aviation
and logistics sectors.”
The certification further strengthens the confidence of regulators, airlines, freight
forwarders, and logistics partners in SAL's security governance and operational
readiness. It also underscores the company's commitment to operational excellence
and to setting higher benchmarks for security management across the region,
reinforcing Saudi Arabia's position as a global hub for trade, transport, and logistics in
line with Saudi Vision 2030.





