Riyadh – BETH
18 Jumada II 1447 AH / 9 December 2025

His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister – may God protect him – inaugurated today in Riyadh the newly developed facilities of King Salman Air Base in the central sector. The inauguration comes as part of strategic development projects aimed at strengthening the operational readiness and combat capabilities of the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF).

High-Level Reception

Upon his arrival at the base, His Royal Highness was received by:

HRH Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Defense

H.H. Prince Abdulrahman bin Mohammed bin Ayyaf, Deputy Minister of Defense

General Fayyad bin Hamid Al-Ruwaili, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

H.E. Dr. Khaled Al-Biyari, Assistant Minister of Defense for Executive Affairs

HRH Lieutenant General Turki bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Commander of the Royal Saudi Air Force

The Royal Anthem was played, after which His Royal Highness officially inaugurated the facilities. A commemorative photo was also taken with the project’s senior officers.

Comprehensive Field Tour

His Royal Highness toured several sections of the newly developed base, including:

Technical zone

Administrative and residential areas

Training facilities

Modern infrastructure and support services

He received a detailed briefing on the engineering and technical aspects of the project, which was implemented according to the highest global military infrastructure standards. The facilities are designed to strengthen combat readiness through enhanced planning, command and control, logistics, and joint operations capabilities.

Commander’s Speech

The Commander of the Royal Saudi Air Force delivered a speech expressing deep gratitude to the Crown Prince for his continuous support of the RSAF.
He affirmed that the opening of the new facilities marks a strategic extension of the comprehensive modernization plans pursued by the Air Force, enhancing its advanced air systems, state-of-the-art combat capabilities, and highly trained national personnel in line with the transformational goals of the Ministry of Defense.

Documentary Film

A documentary film was presented showcasing the project timeline:

Construction began in Q3 2021

Completed within 38 months

Designed in the Salmani architectural style to reflect Riyadh’s evolving urban identity

The project includes:

115 buildings with a total area exceeding 126,000 m²

Main and parallel runways

Aircraft aprons

Helicopter landing zones

Aircraft hangars

Air traffic control tower

Technical, administrative, residential, and security facilities, along with integrated support services

Closing Ceremony

At the conclusion of the ceremony, His Royal Highness received a commemorative gift from the Commander of the RSAF, followed by a group photo with base officers.
The Royal Anthem was played once more, and His Royal Highness departed the venue amid warm greetings and appreciation.

The ceremony was attended by Their Royal Highnesses and senior officials, including:

HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Energy

HRH Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Riyadh Region

H.H. Prince Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Mohammed bin Ayyaf, Mayor of Riyadh