This airport in Saudi Arabia is set to undergo a massive expansion
Here’s everything we know…
In 2022, a major master plan was announced for a brand-new airport in Riyadh, and now Hail gets a piece of the action. Hail International Airport is set to get a major upgrade soon.
The Ministry of Transport and Logistics is working to expand Hail International Airport by increasing its capacity to more than 2.2 million passengers annually.
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According to Saudi Gazette, this is part of a major development project to develop air transport infrastructure in northern Saudi Arabia and enhance the efficiency of transport facilities in the region.
The news was announced by the Director General of the General Administration of Privatisation at the Ministry of Transport and Logistics. He said that the project represents a key pillar of the ministry’s plan to transform Hail into an integrated logistics centre.
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