Trowers and Hamlins appointed to advise on plans to triple capacity of Bahrain International Airport

It will take over the operation of Bahrain International Airport from the Civil Aviation Affairs department of the Government of Bahrain.

The creation of BAC forms an integral part of a master plan for the strategic development of Bahrain's economy.

The master plan - Vision 2030 - is sponsored by the Economic Development Board of Bahrain and aims to make 'Business-friendly' Bahrain the premier business hub in the Gulf.

Trowers & Hamlins will be advising BAC on a diverse range of matters, including the structural overhaul, commercial re-alignment and expansion of Bahrain International Airport.

The expansion and redevelopment project will ultimately allow Bahrain International Airport to more than treble passenger numbers from around 9 million to 28 million, while increasing the number of gates at the Airport by 500%. It will also include a range of retail and leisure facilities.

Trowers & Hamlins was appointed following a competitive tendering process.

Abdul-Haq Mohammed, relationship partner for BAC, comments:

"We are delighted to have been appointed by Bahrain Airport Company. This is a project of tremendous strategic importance and we look forward to assisting Bahrain Airport Company in their creation of a world-class aviation hub."

Dr Osama Al-'Aali, Chief Executive Officer of BAC, says, "This project is especially significant for the economy of Bahrain. It will require professional advisors with international standards of expertise. We believe that Trowers & Hamlins has an excellent track record for executing major projects in Bahrain and elsewhere in the region. We are pleased to have them on board."