Designed by Foster + Partners, work on the airport will begin from next month following the completion of groundwork.
The Red Sea Project is an ambitious, new luxury destination which is set to put Saudi Arabia firmly on the global tourism map. The Red sea Development Company has now signed a partnership with global infrastructure firm AECOM, whowill provide airside construction supervision and quality control services for the new international airport which will be capable of serving one million passengers each year.
According to a statement from AECOM, the entire infrastructure of the airport will be powered by renewable energy, a first in the country. The airport is also expected to wow travellers with ‘revolutionary design and cutting-edge technology’.
Lara Poloni, President at AECOM, commented: Aecom is excited to partner with The Red Sea Development Company to bring this iconic project to life. This partnership is a testament to the resilience and adaptability of our business and teams across the region.”
The project is expected to open in 2022.
