KSA Business: TRSDC awards $266m operations contract for Red Sea airport – Gulf Digital News

KSA Business: TRSDC awards $266m operations contract for Red Sea airport – Gulf Digital News

The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), the developer behind the world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism project coming up in Saudi Arabia and the kingdom's ultra-luxury destination Amaala, have confirmed daa International as the operator at its uniquely regenerative airport Red Sea International (RSI), which is on track to become the region’s first-ever carbon-neutral airport.

The latest agreement covers operations and general maintenance services worth close to SR1 billion ($266.3 million) and is set to propel the airport on its journey towards environmental sustainability powered by 100% renewable energy, said the statement from TRSDC.

As per the deal, daa International will serve as the airport operator for RSI in 2023, overseeing design consultancy, management, and operations in accordance with the provisions of Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

Services will also enable the seamless integration of green technology and waste and resource management, aligned with the highest standards of sustainability, while prioritizing safety and security, it stated.

"Ahead of welcoming our first guests early next year, Red Sea International is ushering in a carbon-neutral, net-zero era for airport designs and operations," remarked John Pagano, Group CEO of TRSDC.

"As the region’s first-ever airport powered by 100 per cent