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Gulf Business
a day ago
- Business
- Gulf Business
Saudi Arabia launches $426m airport upgrade in Eastern Province
Image: Saudi Press Agency Eastern Region Governor Prince Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz has inaugurated the new identity and master plan for King Fahd International Airport, along with the master plans for Al-Ahsa and Al-Qaisumah international airports. The announcement was made during a ceremony that also saw the launch of the Dammam Airports Strategy and a comprehensive package of infrastructure and development initiatives. Valued at more than SAR1.6bn ($426m), the package includes 77 projects aimed at improving operational efficiency and enhancing the passenger experience. As part of the launch, the governor announced a new national low-cost airline, Air Arabia, which will be based at King Fahd International Airport. The carrier is expected to serve 24 domestic and 57 international destinations. He also inaugurated newly installed electronic gates to streamline passenger processing at the airport. Read: The event was attended by Minister of Transport and Logistic Services and Chairman of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), Saleh Al-Jasser; GACA President Abdulaziz Al-Duailej; and Director General of Passports, Major General Dr. Saleh Al-Murabba. Passenger intake The strategic development plan for King Fahd International Airport aims to accommodate more than 19.3 million passengers annually by 2030, more than double the number recorded in 2022. It also targets a significant expansion in air cargo handling, increasing capacity to over 600,000 tonnes per year—a 1,000 per cent increase—as part of the airport's transformation into a regional logistics hub aligned with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030. Planned upgrades include boosting the airport's operational capacity to manage 77 aircraft movements per hour and raising annual passenger handling capacity to 32 million. Additional improvements are planned for general aviation facilities and supporting infrastructure to meet global standards. By the end of 2024, King Fahd International Airport had recorded a 35 per cent increase in passenger traffic compared to 2022.
The National
2 days ago
- Business
- The National
UAE's Air Arabia wins bid to operate low-cost 'air alliance' in Saudi Arabia
The UAE's Air Arabia has won the bid to operate a new low-cost 'air alliance' in Saudi Arabia to boost air connectivity in the kingdom. The new consortium will operate from King Fahd international airport in Dammam and provide competitive travel options for passengers, the Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation said in a social media post on X on Sunday. It will also enhance air connectivity in the eastern region and increase seat capacity. More to follow...
Al Arabiya
2 days ago
- Business
- Al Arabiya
New low-cost Saudi airline to operate from Dammam
The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation announced on Sunday that an alliance consisting of Air Arabia, Kun Investment Holding and Nesma won a bid to operate a new low-cost Saudi national airline operating from the King Fahd International Airport in Dammam. The authority said in a post on X that the new airline aims to enhance 'air connectivity for the Eastern Region, increase seat capacity, and to provide competitive travel options for passengers.' The new airlines will also operate domestic and international flights with the capacity of 57 international destinations and 24 local destinations. It also aims to carry around 10 million passengers annually. Developing
BBC News
5 days ago
- Politics
- BBC News
3 illegal miners die, more dan 30 odas trap inside mine pit wey collapse for Ghana
Local authorities for southern Ghana don resume efforts to rescue ova 30 illegal miners wia trap inside one mine pit wey collapse on Wednesday, 16 July. Dem confam say three pipo don die, anoda pesin dey battle for im life for hospital, afta di pit wey bin dey Akyem Wenchi for di Denkyembour district for di Eastern Region, bin collapse. E neva dey clear wetin cause di collapse. Security pipo bin run comot di area wen angry residents storm di place wen dem come for rescue operations. Oga wey be district chief executive and di chair for di security council, Umar Ahmed tok say "di atmosphere don become dangerous for di rescue team wey bin dey for ground." "Na so we run comot di place sake of e don become dangerous and unsafe for us when di youth storm di scene wey dem bin dey chant." Umar Ahmed tok local media say im become afraid wey im gatz to comot di place. "Dem bin scata my car; di residents bin vex well well, wey dem neva listen to di police for di scene serf, na so we run away," Umar Ahmed tok. Police for Akwatia bin dey struggle to deal wit illegal mining for dat region since. "Dat area na galamsey prone area we bin try several times to clear di illegal miners for dia but we neva succeed." Oga for di district security council say "we go return to di site if we get military reinforcement to kontinu di search." "From wetin we sabi, ova 30 pipo fit dey trapped inside di pit wey water don also full di pit, if we fit go back quick wit di military, e go beta," Umar Ahmed bin explain. Authorities bin tok say sake of water don full di mining pit, di rescue effort dey affected for Wednesday evening. Dis incident bin dey come one day afta di Ghana President John Mahama bin tok say illegal mining (galamsey) don become national emergency, wey demand quick action. For many part of di kontri, illegal mining bin dey happun, wia di miners don scata waterbodies and forests. Sabi pipo dey put pressure for govment to declare state of emergency for places wia waterbodies don spoil and forest reserves don scata. Meanwhile di kontris Attorney General bin write to di economic and organized crime office (EOCO) say make dem investigate two executives of di govment party binational democratic congress (NDC), wey dey allegedly involved for illegal mining. Di attorney general also bin ask EOCO say make dem expand di investigation to cover di period bifor 2024 when former environment minister professor Kwabena Frimpong Boateng bin find inside one report say plenti ogbonge politicians and govment officials dey allegedly involved for illegal mining under di ex president Nana Akufo-Addo.
Zawya
15-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Souq Al Jubail in Kalba welcomes nearly 400,000 visitors during the first half of 2025
Sharjah: Souq Al Jubail in Kalba welcomed approximately 400,000 visitors during the first half of 2025, reflecting the market's growing status as a leading destination for shopping, and for meeting the needs of residents and visitors of the Eastern Region through the provision of high-quality fresh produce. Since its inauguration in 2023, the market has established itself as a preferred destination, a specialised retail centre for fresh food products, and an innovative outlet contributing to Sharjah's food security objectives. The market, which spans a total area of 33,000 square metres, comprises three main sections: the meat section, which includes 16 butcheries and poultry shops equipped with display and storage refrigeration units; the fish section, which features 22 shops in addition to an internal auction area for the sale of fresh seafood; and the fruit and vegetable section, which houses 31 shops. The market also includes a central courtyard and an indoor auction area dedicated to showcasing and selling fresh marine products. Hilal Al Naqbi, Manager Eastern Region Markets, affirmed that Souq Al Jubail in Kalba has played a prominent role in revitalising market activity and enhancing the local economy in the Eastern Region since its opening. The market offers an integrated shopping environment that meets the needs of families and visitors, providing high quality and a wide range of services under one roof. He noted that the strong turnout reflects the confidence of residents and visitors in the market's diverse services and the quality of its products. Al Naqbi stated: 'We remain committed to continuously developing the market's infrastructure and enhancing the quality of services, in order to provide a comfortable and safe shopping environment that meets the aspirations of the community, stimulates market activity, and supports the local economy in the Eastern Region.' Souq Al Jubail in Kalba is considered a preferred destination for families and visitors from within and outside the city, as it combines product quality and variety with integrated services that cater to all needs. This contributes to improving the standard of living and enhancing community well-being. Souq Al Jubail, located in the Al Baha'is area of Kalba city, is distinguished by its Islamic architectural design and intricate interior and exterior ornamentation. The building features finishes that reflect and harmonise with the local culture and environment. It is worth noting that Souq Al Jubail in Kalba is one of the projects of Sharjah Asset Management, the investment arm of the Government of Sharjah.
