Name of the Project
Fujairah International Airport expansion programme.

Location
Fujairah, United Arab Emirates.

Client
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC).

Project Description
The expansion of the airport will include the widening of the existing 3 750-m-long runway from 46 m to 60 m to accommodate aeroplanes as large as an A380.

A new control tower and parallel taxiway where aircraft will be able to queue will also be built.

A second runway will reposition the runway away from the mountains, which will enable aeroplanes to more easily approach land and take off from both directions.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Value
$445-million.

The project is being funded by the federal government in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Airports.

Duration
The project is expected to be completed by 2020.

Latest Developments
Orascom Construction, in joint venture with Al Sahraa Group has been awarded a contract for about $180-million for the expansion of Fujairah International Airport.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
Orascom Construction, in joint venture with Al Sahraa Group (airport expansion contract).

On Budget and on Time?
Too early to state.

Contact Details for Project Information
ADAC, tel +971 2 505 5000 or fax +971 2 575 8300.