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Zawya
5 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
King Abdulaziz Airport ranks third in Middle East for air connectivity, says ACI
SHANGHAI — King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) in Jeddah ranked third among Middle Eastern airports in the 2024 Asia-Pacific and Middle East Air Connectivity Index, the Airports Council International (ACI) announced during the Air Connectivity 2025 Conference held in Shanghai. The index evaluates airports based on key metrics including flight frequency, destination diversity, geographic location, market size, economic indicators, quality of air connectivity, airline network integration, and overall traveler experience. Eng. Mazen Johar, CEO of Jeddah Airports Company, said the ranking marks a significant milestone for KAIA, reflecting the airport's growing regional and global role in aviation. He noted that the achievement is the result of sustained efforts to enhance connectivity and expand the airport's global reach in line with the company's strategic vision. Johar reaffirmed the company's commitment to operational excellence and expanding KAIA's role as a global aviation hub. This includes further developing air connectivity routes, improving infrastructure, and enhancing the overall passenger experience in line with Saudi Arabia's ambitions to serve as a strategic center in global air transport. © Copyright 2022 The Saudi Gazette. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Trade Arabia
6 days ago
- Business
- Trade Arabia
Taqa seals partnership deal with Abu Dhabi Airports
Taqa Distribution, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (Taqa), has signed a MoU with Abu Dhabi Airports at the World Utilities Congress 2025 to explore opportunities to enhance the management of power and water infrastructure, and integrate cutting-edge technologies into the existing and future utilities networks across all airports in the emirate. As part of the MoU, Taqa Distribution will explore leveraging its years of experience effectively managing Abu Dhabi's highly reliable public utilities network, proven track record of designing and building energy - and cost-efficient utilities infrastructure, ensuring high standard of operational excellence in maintaining private-sector utility assets. The MoU was signed by Omar Al Hashmi, CEO of Taqa Distribution, and Elena Sorlini, MD & CEO of Abu Dhabi Airports, in the presence of senior officials and industry stakeholders. Al Hashmi said the deal allows Taqa Distribution and Abu Dhabi Airports to join forces to advance Abu Dhabi's vision of becoming a global aviation hub. "Our core expertise in conceptualising, implementing, and operating utility assets will facilitate our seamless integration within Abu Dhabi Airports' operations, significantly enhancing infrastructural efficiency to better serve millions of passengers and support the Emirates' economic and logistical goals," he stated. Zayed International Airport (AUH), a key aviation hub for the UAE, benefits from collaborations with strategic partners like Taqa Distribution, focusing on sustainable and innovative growth. These partnerships bolster Abu Dhabi's commitment to increasing capacity and improving operational efficiency, ensuring its status as a premier gateway for the region, he noted. On the deal, Sorlini said: "As the aviation sector evolves, utility resilience and sustainability are indispensable for long-term success. Partnering with Taqa Distribution allows us to bring private network operations up to public standards, ensuring flawless service delivery 24/7." "Together, we are reinforcing Abu Dhabi's role as a destination of choice for trade, tourism, and economic diversification." she stated. According to her, this MoU is set to support several key pillars of the emirates' growth strategy outlined within the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030. The modernisation and digitisation of utility services - powered by AI-enabled predictive maintenance and cutting-edge customer relationship management - will further align the emirate's airport infrastructure with global best practices. Taqa Distribution is building a growing portfolio of strategic alliances, including a recent collaboration with Abu Dhabi Global Market to roll out a digital utilities billing solution for Al Maryah and Al Reem Islands.
Zawya
6 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
TAQA and Abu Dhabi Airports: Fuelling Abu Dhabi's gateway with next-gen power and sustainable innovation
Abu Dhabi, UAE – TAQA Distribution, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Abu Dhabi Airports at the World Utilities Congress 2025 to explore opportunities to enhance the management of power and water infrastructure, and integrate cutting-edge technologies into the existing and future utilities networks across all airports in the Emirate. The MoU was signed by Omar Al Hashmi, CEO of TAQA Distribution, and Elena Sorlini, MD & CEO of Abu Dhabi Airports, in the presence of senior officials and industry stakeholders. As part of the MoU, TAQA Distribution will explore leveraging its years of experience effectively managing Abu Dhabi's highly reliable public utilities network, proven track record of designing and building energy and cost-efficient utilities infrastructure, ensuring high standard of operational excellence in maintaining private-sector utility assets. Omar Al Hashmi said: "The MoU allows TAQA Distribution and Abu Dhabi Airports to join forces to advance Abu Dhabi's vision of becoming a global aviation hub. Our core expertise in conceptualizing, implementing, and operating utility assets will facilitate our seamless integration within Abu Dhabi Airports' operations, significantly enhancing infrastructural efficiency to better serve millions of passengers and support the Emirates' economic and logistical goals." Zayed International Airport (AUH), a key aviation hub for the UAE, benefits from collaborations with strategic partners like TAQA Distribution, focusing on sustainable and innovative growth. These partnerships bolster Abu Dhabi's commitment to increasing capacity and improving operational efficiency, ensuring its status as a premier gateway for the region. Elena Sorlini said: "As the aviation sector evolves, utility resilience and sustainability are indispensable for long-term success. Partnering with TAQA Distribution allows us to bring private network operations up to public standards, ensuring flawless service delivery 24/7. Together, we are reinforcing Abu Dhabi's role as a destination of choice for trade, tourism, and economic diversification." This MoU is set to support several key pillars of the Emirates' growth strategy outlined within the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030. The modernization and digitization of utility services — powered by AI-enabled predictive maintenance and cutting-edge customer relationship management — will further align the Emirate's airport infrastructure with global best practices. TAQA Distribution is building a growing portfolio of strategic alliances, including a recent collaboration with Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) to roll out a digital utilities billing solution for Al Maryah and Al Reem Islands. Through its TQD+ platform, TAQA Distribution continues to offer bespoke utility services to support the infrastructure demands of Abu Dhabi's rapidly evolving communities. For media enquiries: CorpComms@ About TAQA Distribution TAQA Distribution is a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), responsible for the planning, operation, maintenance, and enhancement of electricity and water distribution networks. Serving 1.1 million end-user connections, the company delivers reliable, efficient, and sustainable utility services through an advanced and resilient infrastructure. With a strong focus on innovation, digital integration, and customer experience, TAQA Distribution plays a vital role in enabling smart energy solutions. The company is committed to supporting TAQA's broader vision of providing secure, clean, and affordable power and water, while contributing to the UAE's long-term sustainability goals. For more details on TAQA Distribution, please visit or follow us on social media: @TAQADistribution For media queries, please contact: CorpComms@ About Abu Dhabi Airports Abu Dhabi Airports operates five commercial airports in the emirate, including Zayed International Airport, Al Ain International Airport, Al Bateen Executive Airport, Delma Island Airport and Sir Bani Yas Island Airport. Having welcomed over 29 million passengers through its airports in 2024, Abu Dhabi Airports is a gateway to the Emirates for travellers worldwide. It works towards its vision of positioning Abu Dhabi as a leading global aviation hub. Since November 2023, passengers travelling through Zayed International Airport have had the privilege of experiencing the new state-of-the-art terminal, which has significantly increased the airport's operational capacity and features world-class facilities for passengers and aviation operators while strengthening Abu Dhabi's position as a destination of choice.
South China Morning Post
26-05-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Hong Kong airport's Terminal 2 to open in stages from September
Hong Kong airport's new second terminal will open in stages from September, starting with the debut of a coach hall, as part of the city's efforts to up its game as an international aviation hub. Advertisement The Airport Authority said on Monday that the first phase would involve the launch of the terminal's coach hall – a covered area with 41 parking spaces for limousines, tour buses and resident and cross-boundary coaches. The move means all such existing services will be relocated under the same roof. Vivian Cheung Kar-fay, the authority's CEO, said that some carriers, such as Hong Kong Airlines and HK Express, would be relocated to the second terminal in March of next year. The site's terminal concourse and new arrival services are set to launch in 2027, she added. Advertisement 'Terminal 2 will have airlines serving point-to-point destinations, so they are more about regional services,' said Cheung, who was promoted to CEO in April after previously serving in an acting leadership position.
