King Salman International Airport Development Company (KSIADC) announced the signing of strategic partnership agreements with four leading local and international companies in the fields of architecture, engineering, construction and air traffic management.
The aim of this partnership is to initiate a new phase in the development of King Salman International Airport (KSIA) into a centre for tourism, travel and transport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the wider region.
The architectural firm (Foster + Partners) will design the airport’s master plan, which will cover a total area of 57 square kilometers, including several terminals, six runways and a multi-asset real estate area.
The airport’s design will capture the essence of Riyadh and reflect Saudi culture, offering visitors and travelers a unique travel experience.
The international engineering firm (Jacobs) will provide technical consulting services for the detailed master plan of the airport and the design of the new runways.
In addition, leading consulting and construction company (Mace) will apply global best practices, innovations and advanced methodologies in all phases of design and construction, while (Nera), a Saudi company specializing in technical and operational solutions for aviation, will oversee the design of the airspace to increase air traffic efficiency and improve operations through the use of the latest technologies.
Marco Mejia, Acting CEO of King Salman International Airport Development Company, said: “Our goal is to build an airport that will be a benchmark in the world of aviation.
“It will provide the national and international connectivity that the city of Riyadh needs to achieve and drive the economic, commercial and tourism growth set out in Vision 2030.”
“These four companies will work with the Saudi and international talent we have brought together. They will be an important addition to our team in building King Salman International Airport and creating a new passenger experience.”
