Riyadh, Jumada II 26, 1439, March 14, 2018, SPA -- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has chosen the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as Vice President for the Middle East and North Africa region in recognition of its role in spreading the culture of aviation locally, regionally and internationally. President of the International Air Transport Association of Netherlands Frits Brink announced the selection of Captain Ayed Odeeb Al-Qassimi, CEO of Saudi Aviation Club in the Kingdom, to be the Vice President of the IATA for the Middle East and North Africa. --SPA 23:28 LOCAL TIME 20:28 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w642074