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Oman is one of the most progressive countries in the Middle East. In this regard, it has worked at creating the right climate for new investments by developing a free, competitive economy with equal opportunities for all, and shaping laws and regulations that encourage enterprise.
The expansion project for International Airport will include a new modern terminal and a new runway that can handle the new Airbus A380. It will include a new control tower with a height of 90 meters, 32 aerobridges, a new cargo terminal and extra 6,000 car spaces.
Once the construction of the new runway is completed, upgrade work will progress on the existing one, in order to allow it to handle the larger aircraft. Expansion work has already commenced by raising the ground and installing rain drainage systems to prepare the construction of the new terminal building which is expected to start in the second half of 2008.
On August 8, 2008, Cowi Group has announced that the designing phase of the airport has reached a major milestone which allows the construction of the new terminal to start in early 2009. |