Clarion Events, the world’s largest privately owned event and exhibition organiser, has announced that it has been appointed by the Saudi Aviation Club as the official commercial partner for Sand & Fun 2025, the first general aviation event in Saudi Arabia bringing together the best in innovation, aerospace, culture and adventure.
Taking place in Riyadh at Thumamah Airport, 25–29 November 2025, Sand & Fun is set to become a landmark event for the global aviation community, attracting over 120,000 visitors throughout the week. The event will showcase aviation innovation, culture, and adventure on an unprecedented scale.
This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Clarion Events’ commitment to supporting Saudi Aviation Club in delivering a world-class aviation showcase that reflects its ambition and vision. The event aims to inspire innovation, foster international connections, and unlock new opportunities for growth.
The event is expected to draw record-breaking attendance numbers, elite aerial display teams, and key industry stakeholders and aviation and aerospace professionals from around the world.
His Excellency Dr Ahmed Fahad Alfahaid, general supervisor at the Saudi Aviation Club, said: “Sand & Fun 2025 reflects our national mission to make aviation an inclusive, inspiring, and strategic sector. As the Saudi Aviation Club celebrates 25 years of leadership, this exhibition redefines aviation not only as an industry but as a shared experience. It empowers future talent, connects global networks, and builds cultural pride under the sky of Saudi Arabia.”
Iain Pitt, managing director at Clarion Events, added: “We’re honoured to support the Saudi Aviation Club in delivering Sand & Fun 2025 to help shape the future of aviation in the region. By combining Sand & Fun’s local expertise with Clarion’s global reach, we aim to deliver an unmissable event for decision-makers, investors, and innovators across the aerospace sectors.”
Sand & Fun 2025 will include immersive programming such as Sky Ventures, Static Displays, International Exhibitions, Hangar Talks, and ‘Aviatainment’ Zones – combining spectacular aviation displays with workshops, youth challenges, business matchmaking, and interactive family experiences.
Clarion will manage international sales and commercial operations for the showcase, which is set to become a flagship event on the global aviation calendar and a cornerstone of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 aspirations.
Learn more at: www.sandnfun.com
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