King Salman International Airport Development Company (KSIADC), a subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has awarded four design and engineering contracts to local and international companies to develop King Salman International Airport in Riyadh.

Foster & Partners, a British architecture and engineering firm, will design the master plan for the airport, which covers a total area of 57 square kilometers, which includes several terminals, six runways and a multi-asset real estate area. The airport’s design will capture Riyadh’s essence and reflect Saudi Culture, providing a unique travel experience for visitors and travellers.

US-based Jacobs Engineering will provide consulting services for the detailed master plan of the airport and the design of the new runways.

Mace, a UK-based consulting and construction company, will apply global best practices, innovations and advanced methodologies in all planning and construction stages.

Nera, a Saudi company specializing in technical and operational solutions for aviation, will oversee the design of the airspace to enhance air traffic efficiency and improve operations using the latest technologies.

KSIADC Acting CEO Marco Mejia stated: “We are committed to delivering an airport which will be seen as the benchmark in the world of aviation. It will provide the national and international connectivity the city of Riyadh needs to meet and drive the business, trade and tourism growth set out in Vision 2030. These four firms will work alongside the Saudi and international talent we have brought together; they will be an essential addition to our team as we build King Salman International Airport, creating a new passenger experience.”According to the release, partnering with “these world-class companies is a crucial step in transforming King Salman International Airport into an exceptional destination offering travelers a seamless and enjoyable experience”.