Queen Alia International Airport project award

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Built in 1983, the Queen Alia International Airport is Jordan's principal airport, accounting for over 97 percent of all air traffic. Current capacity constrains the airport's ability to add more flights and serve more passengers. Under the agreement, the private sector partner will operate and upgrade existing airport facilities. ADP Consortium will also construct a new terminal designed by world-class architects Foster + Partners, who have designed airports in Beijing, Hong Kong, and the United Kingdom.

"This project is a key milestone in Jordan's move toward attracting private participation in the country's transport sector. I believe that it will pave the way for other public-private partnership agreements in Jordan," said Saud Nseirat, Jordan's Minister of Transport.

Bernard Sheahan, IFC's Advisory Services Director, noted, "The private sector can mobilise financing and provide the necessary expertise to help meet the infrastructure needs of Jordan's growing economy. This project serves as a model and sets an important precedent for future initiatives. The design and transparency of the tender will encourage further private sector participation in the country's infrastructure projects."

ADP Consortium added, "We would like to congratulate the Government and its advisors on the very clear and transparent manner in which the competition has been conducted. We are delighted to have been awarded the concession for the development of Queen Alia International Airport and look forward to working closely with the Government on the successful implementation of this strategically important project."

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