Saudi Arabia's state-owned Matarat Holding has contracted Spain’s Sener to update the masterplans for five airports across the kingdom, according to a press release. The airports are located in Yanbu, Tabuk, Al Baha, Al Jouf, and Al Gurayat.

What will happen: The Spanish firm will conduct a detailed study of each airport’s traffic patterns, tourism potential, facility requirements, capacity, and environmental impact. The study will also involve predicting future demand and assessing resource investment needs. These revised masterplans will equip Matarat with advanced tools for strategic planning and decision-making to help the company support the Kingdom’s national aviation strategy and attract global investments.

Why is this important? The updated plans will give Matarat data for strategic planning and decision-making in a bid to support Saudi’s national aviation strategy and reel in investment to further establish the kingdom as a regional and international aviation hub, the statement notes

Sener’s Saudi portfolio: The company has contributed to several major Saudi projects, including the Riyadh Metro project, enhancements to the Red Sea Gate Terminal, and technical studies and consultancy services for the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu, according to the statement. In 2023, it was part of a consortium awarded a contract to manage the USD 7 Riyadh-Jeddah land bridge megaproject.

About Sener: Founded in 1956, Sener has a construction portfolio that involves work at more than 190 airports and associated facilities globally, according to the statement. The company was involved in developing New Mexico City International Airport’s masterplan and contributed to the construction project of the Lublin airport in Poland.

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