Saudi-based Matarat Holding, in collaboration with National Center for Privatization & PPP, has announced that leading global players in airport construction sector including Korean group Samsung C&T, French major Bouygues Batiment, UK’s Manchester Airport Group, Germany’s Munich Airport International,  India’s GMR Airports are in the race for the development of Taif International Airport.

According to Matarat, a total of 90 companies, including 46 local companies have expressed their interest in Taif International Airport.

The list also includes Turkish groups Limak Insaat and TAV Airports Holding, China Railway Construction Corporation as well as the Saudi Binladin Group; and Lebanese builder Dar Al Handasah.

The new Taif International Airport will boast a capacity of 2.5 million passengers per year by 2030. The project scope includes construction of a new runway, taxiways, and an apron for aircraft stands in addition to a new passenger terminal, buildings, and support facilities.