Saudi Ambassador to Yemen Mohammed bin Saeed Al Jaber, Supervisor of the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY), has revealed that Aden International Airport’s capacity would increase in 90 days.
This came in his statement to Al Arabiya, as he spoke about inaugurating the current phase of SDRPY's support to develop the airport.
Jaber said that the program is a strategic initiative by Saudi Arabia under the directives of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Crown Prince to support the Yemeni government via providing basic services to Yemenis.
Aden International Airport project is a key project for SDRPY, said the ambassador. The airport underwent tough conditions and was influenced by the militias who seized it in the past, he added.
Two months earlier, a team from the SDRPY visited the airport and determined its needs in cooperation with the Yemeni government and relevant parties.
Regarding this, Jaber stated that by the end of 2020 the airport will be one of the international airports – the first phase was completed, relating to energy, safety, and transport. All necessary procedures will be taken during this year so that the airport becomes among International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) airports.
In 90 days, the airport will be capable of receiving more passengers which would boost the economy.
The Saudi ambassador reiterated that Aden International Airport isn’t the only airport to be rehabilitated and developed by SDRPY, as there is also Al Ghaydah Airport that will be ready in the coming years.
Jaber continued that Marib Airport is included as well in the rehabilitation conducted by SDRPY, adding that pricing from international and local firms was presented.
There is also a joint Saudi-Emirati program to re-operate and develop Mocha Port, he added.
