Abu Dhabi Airports signs MoC with Fujairah Airport

The Department of Civil Aviation for Fujairah, owner and operator of Fujairah International Airport, intends to undertake an expansion program to enhance the Airport’s facilities.

Through this MoC, Fujairah Airport will benefit from the expertise of Abu Dhabi Airports in planning, managing and supporting an airport expansion programme at Fujairah Airport. This cooperation will see Abu Dhabi Airports assisting Fujairah Airport with the preparation of a list of proposed component projects that will form the expansion programme, and provide administrative assistance during construction.

Through developing Abu Dhabi International Airport infrastructure for the past decade, Abu Dhabi Airports has gained considerable experience in the development of airport master plans, and managing airport expansion programmes. In the spirit of cooperation, friendship and support, Abu Dhabi Airports will provide guidance with a view to equip Fujairah Airport with the knowledge and know-how to deliver the expansion programme and manage third-party construction managers, design consultants, construction contractors and others for the expansion programme.

HE Ali Majed Al Mansoori, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Airports, said: “Abu Dhabi Airports is always eager to support any initiative that will further develop the aviation infrastructure in the UAE and the region. Today’s partnership will capitalise on the know-how that the company holds to support our peers in enhancing their facilities and further accommodating their growing demand.”

HE Mohammed Abdulla Al Salami, Chairman of the Department of Civil Aviation of the Emirate of Fujairah, said: “We are glad to sign this Memorandum of Cooperation today between Abu Dhabi Airports and the Department of Civil Aviation of the emirate of Fujairah with regards to the development programme for Al Fujairah International Airport. Abu Dhabi Airports has all the necessary expertise in planning and managing airport expansion programmes which creates the perfect partnership. This type of cooperation will also support the UAE’s leading position in the aviation industry.”