Dubai Airport T2 contract awarded

The expansion of flydubai and the likely increase in charter and low-cost carriers operating to Dubai has led to a new development at Dubai International Airport's Terminal 2.
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The $135million contract for the expansion project has been awarded to Arabtec Construction — the UAE's largest construction company — the company said in a statement posted on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) website.

The project, spanning 25 months, will include structural work; mechanical, engineering and plumbing (MEP); special airport systems; finishes; and site work for DIA's Terminal 2 expansion, according to the statement.

"This project demonstrates Arabtec's track record in carrying out infrastructure works for airports," Greg Christofides, chief executive of Arabtac Construction,

"Projects completed at Dubai airport and Dubai World Central included passenger terminals, control towers, energy centres, maintenance hangars, cargo buildings and fuel shortage and distribution," Christofides said.

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