NEOM has appointed a management partner for its international airport.
AECOM has been awarded a multi-year contract to provide project management consultancy services for NEOM International Airport (NIA), in the northwestern region of Saudi Arabia.
AECOM’s scope will include project management for master-planning, design and construction services, through to testing, commissioning, operational readiness, activation and transition.
NEOM Airport partner announced
Lara Poloni, AECOMs president, said: “We are very pleased to be part of this innovative project, which is set to transform travel between NEOM and the world.
“Our track record delivering large-scale infrastructure projects in the region, as well as our mobilised global aviation resources and project management experts will help ensure the successful delivery of NIA.”
Hamed Zaghw, AECOM’s chief executive of the Middle East and Africa region, said: “We are delighted that AECOM will be adding another chapter to its relationship.
“This contract is a testament to our leadership position in the region and to our continuous commitment to NEOM and the goals of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.”
This week Dubai-based airline flydubai began flights to the Saudi Arabian mega-project.
“As Saudi Arabia continues on its path of economic growth and investment in developing its tourism sector, we look forward to offering passengers from the UAE and around our network the opportunity to explore more of the country,” flydubai chief commercial officer Hamad Obaidalla said.
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