MATARAT Holding has selected the Sener engineering and technology group to update the masterplans for five key airports, including Yanbu, Tabuk, Al-Baha, Al Jouf, and Al Gurayat. The collaboration aligns with MATARAT Holding’s commitment to transforming the Saudi airport sector into a global benchmark for sustainability and efficiency, in line with Saudi Vision 2030.

A masterplan serves as a blueprint for an airport’s growth, outlining its short-, medium- and long-term development needs. It provides a comprehensive framework to guide decision-making, optimize operations and address future challenges.

As part of the project, Sener will conduct a detailed analysis of each airport’s traffic patterns, tourism potential, facility requirements, capacity and environmental impact. Also, the study will forecast future demands and assess resource investment needs.

These updated masterplans will provide MATARAT Holding with advanced tools for strategic planning and decision-making, enabling it to support the Saudi national aviation strategy, attract global investment, and enhance the country’s position as a regional and international aviation hub.

An airport is one of the most complex facilities in the field of transport: due to its high technical and operational requirements, it demands the cross-cutting application of different disciplines and advanced technologies. Sener has a track record that includes work at more than 190 airports and associated facilities around the world. For example, it was involved in developing the master plan of the New Mexico City International Airport (NAICM), and in the construction project of the Lublin airport in Poland.

In Saudi Arabia, where Sener maintains offices in Riyadh, the company has contributed to major projects, including the Riyadh Metro, enhancements to the Red Sea Gate Terminal, and technical studies and consultancy services for the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu.

This new contract represents Sener’s first airport project in the country. In this regard, Mario Neves, Regional Country Manager of Mobility in the Middle East at Sener, notes that “we are happy to put our experience in the airport sector at the service of the MATARAT Holding Company. We hope our technical expertise will help develop more modern and sustainable facilities, in keeping with the vision of MATARAT Holding Company for the sector.”