Dammam Airports CEO Eng. Mohammed Al-Hassany and President of WSP for the Middle East and Asia Dean McGrail signed on Sunday a design contract to develop the King Fahd International Airport in accordance with the airport's approved master plan. Al-Hassany said signing the contract marks a significant milestone in the development of King Fahd International Airport. Dammam Airports is committed to upgrading airport facilities, increasing capacity, and delivering a seamless, high-quality travel experience through modern design solutions and smart technologies that meet travelers' needs and accommodate future growth in passenger and air cargo traffic, he stressed. This will reinforce the airport's status as an international gateway connecting Eastern Region to the world, he added.. The project scope includes designing the expansion of passenger terminals, upgrading facilities, and improving airport entrances and access roads. It also includes developing baggage handling systems, digital services, and terminal wayfinding systems to streamline travel procedures and enhance passenger comfort. The master plan aims to serve more than 19.3 million passengers annually by 2030, with capacity to be increased in phases to 32 million passengers per year to meet future travel demand. It targets increasing air cargo capacity to more than 600,000 tons annually and aircraft operational capacity to 77 movements per hour, supported by comprehensive expansions of infrastructure, runways, and general aviation facilities. The contract is part of Dammam Airports' ongoing efforts to develop the airport ecosystem, boost operational efficiency, and contribute to achieving the objectives of the Aviation Program and Saudi Vision 2030.
