Oman Invites Bids for Design of Three New Airports

Oman’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has launched a major tender for the master planning and design of three new domestic airports aimed at boosting tourism in the Sultanate.

These new airports are planned for Al Jabal Al Akhdar, Masirah Island, and Suhar, according to a report from the Oman Observer. The tender is expected to attract leading international consultancy firms. The selected firm will be tasked with conducting site selection studies, developing master plans, overseeing the design, and providing supervision for the construction of the airports.

This tender follows an earlier announcement by CAA Chairman Naif bin Ali al Abri about plans to build six new airports across Oman over the next five years. The initiative aims to enhance tourism, improve logistics, and encourage investment in strategically important regions.

In addition to expanding airport infrastructure, the CAA is advancing plans to license a second low-cost carrier to complement SalamAir and improve domestic air travel, especially to key tourism destinations.

Consultancy firms have until October 7, 2024, to submit their final bids, the report added.

source: Oman Invites Bids for Design of Three New Airports – The Arabian Stories News