Middle East

In 2022, following a highly competitive tender process, daa International was awarded a five-year management contract at King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. 

KAIA is the gateway to Jeddah, the Kingdom’s second-biggest city and the principle entry point for the Islamic Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages to the Holy Mosque in Mecca, just 65 kilometres to the west. 

Working in partnership with Jeddah Airports Company (JEDCO), daa International will manage and advise on operations and non-aeronautical revenue and facilities management at KAIA. 

Airport Overview	• Capacity 46 million pax​  • 120 Destinations​  • 14% Transit Pax forecast by 2026​  • 400,000 Tonnes of Cargo – 2019​  • 2030 Vision targeting 114 million pax
Contract Scope	• Operations  • Commercial  • Facilities Management
Contract   Value & Term	€ 104m   • 5 years expires 2027
Team Size  (daa Intl & Local)	Currently 37   • Achieve contracted team of 42 in Q1 2023

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