TAV Airports to provide insights into Medina Airport project at EMASC 2011

Arabian Reach is excited to announce that TAV Airports Holding, one of the world’s leading airport operators, will be taking part in the Emerging Markets Airport Suppliers Conference (EMASC 2011), to be held on 12th & 13th December 2011 at the Al Bustan Rotana hotel in Dubai.

The conference focuses on major airport projects under construction and expansion in the Emerging Markets of the Middle East, Africa, Asia & Eastern Europe and will provide updates on new solutions and technologies available in the market for efficiency, safety, speed and comfort in airports. It is estimated that Emerging Markets have allocated more than US$150 billion for airport development projects over the next few years.

“As a key supporter of EMASC 2011, TAV Airports has been given an opportunity to address the conference and share their experiences, achievements and future projects with those present in the audience,” said Raj Menon, General Manager of Arabian Reach, the organizers of the event. “Interestingly, they have chosen to make a presentation on the gulf region’s first public-private partnership (PPP) project for the aviation industry - Saudi Arabia’s Medina Airport, for which they recently won tender for operating rights for next 25 years.”

“We are sure this presentation by TAV Airports will add a dynamic element to the conference’s agenda and the information on the Medina Airport project will be hugely beneficial to suppliers and other attendees at the conference,” he added.

Saudi Arabia is considered one of the most important economies of Arabian Peninsula and the Middle East; its two major cities Mecca and Medina are the most significant places of the Islamic World attracting millions of pilgrimage visitors every year providing a big boost to its aviation industry.

The first phase of the Medina Airport project, valued at US $1 billion, will double the Medina airport’s capacity from four million to eight million passengers per year, through construction of a new terminal building and the renovation of the runway, apron and taxiway systems. Phase two is planned for the next decade and will further increase capacity to 16 million passengers.

TAV Airports currently operates Istanbul Atatürk Airport, Ankara Esenboga Airport, Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport International Terminal and Antalya Gazipasa Airport in Turkey as well as two airports each in Georgia, Tunisia and Macedonia. TAV Airport officials will be on hand during sessions to share their knowledge and experiences in managing these projects.

A large number of high-profile speakers have already confirmed their participation in EMASC 2011. The roster will be led by the Mohamed Abed, Director General, King Abdul Aziz International Airport, who will deliver the keynote address at the event. Other high-profile speakers include: Dr. Waleed Youssef, Chief Strategy Officer, TAV Airports Holding; Dio Papiomytis, Principal Consultant, Frost & Sullivan, EIA – London; Ali Salhi, Chairman, Kirkuk International Airport; Ali Jawad, Director, Baghdad International Airport; Talar Faiq, Director, Erbil International Airport; Martin Wambuya, Chairman, Kenya Airport; Hari Marar, V.P., Bangalore International Airport; Niren Choudhari, Sr. Manager, Alcatel Lucent; Dr. Khaled Almazroui, General Manager, Fujairah International Airport; and Tahir Abdulla, Director, Sulaymaniyah International Airport. Many others are under invitation and their names will be announced upon confirmation.

Besides TAV Airports, EMASC 2011 is supported by GATE (German Airport Technology & Equipment, Middle East Aerospace Consortium, Iraq Aerospace group, Green Aviation and Logistics Group.

EMASC has a select number of sponsorship opportunities and delegate passes available for companies and individuals that would like to attend or associate their brand with the conference. We will be pleased to discuss your requirements and are sure to have a package that suits your needs. We will provide you with either one of our standard packages or together we can plan to customize to meet your individual needs and budgets. Please contact: