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Dentons advises Swissport International and Asyad Holding on Flynas acquisition of shares in Swissport Saudi ArabiaDentons advises Swissport International and Asyad Holding on Flynas acquisition of shares in Swissport Saudi Arabia

September 8, 2026

Riyadh —Dentons has advised Swissport International AG and Asyad Holding, the shareholders of Swissport Saudi Arabia Limited, in connection with the acquisition by Flynas of a 10% equity interest in Swissport Saudi Arabia Limited.

The transaction represents a significant strategic partnership between Swissport Saudi Arabia and Flynas, and supports continued investment in the Kingdom’s rapidly developing aviation sector.

As part of the broader transaction, Flynas has entered into a five-year ground-handling agreement with Swissport Saudi Arabia Limited, under which Swissport will provide ground-handling services across all commercial airports in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The closing of the transaction is subject to regulatory approvals.

Ziad Saad, Managing Partner, Dentons Saudi Arabia, said: “We are delighted to have advised Swissport International and Asyad Holding on this strategic transaction, which marks a significant new partnership with Flynas. This investment reflects the continued growth and development of Saudi Arabia’s aviation ground-handling sector. We look forward to supporting our clients as the transaction progresses towards completion.”

The Dentons team was led by Ziad Saad (Managing Partner, Saudi Arabia) and Mohamad Al Rifai (Senior Associate, Riyadh), supported by Sara Alfaddagh (Associate, Riyadh), Jumanah Jan (Associate, Jeddah) and Dima Chehade (Consultant, Middle East).

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