Top 5 airport projects in the GCC

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Billions have been ploughed into GCC aviation markets to build up the region’s profile as a transport hub. ConstructionWeek looks at five of the biggest ongoing airport projects as the development continues.

The GCC’s aviation sector has undergone rapid transformation over the last decade. Recognising that establishing a hub – backed by an international brand – was a strong tool for development, Dubai with Emirates, Abu Dhabi with Etihad and Qatar with Qatar Airways have ploughed billions of dollars into their respective aviation markets.

Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman too have established strong regional hubs and are continuing to modernise their airport infrastructure to cope with double-digit growth in cargo and passenger demand.

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ConstructionWeek takes a look at five of the biggest aviation projects currently underway in the GCC, beginning with the biggest potential market, Saudi Arabia.

Despite being left behind by the investment of its GCC neighbours, the kingdom – buoyed by record budget spending – has embarked upon a massive upgrade programme of its airport infrastructure.

In particular, the kingdom’s airports are undergoing extensive and radical overhaul’s to ensure Saudi Arabia will become a major hub by 2035 – and at the same time catch up with newer hubs such as Dubai and Abu Dhabi, which have already committed significant funds into their respective sectors.