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Sat, 04/18/2015 - 12:35
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AMP Steering Committee holds meeting

Manama, Apr. 18 (BNA): Chaired by the Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed, the Steering Committee for the Airport Modernization Program (AMP) recently held its regular progress meeting where the latest project developments, next steps and anticipated milestones were discussed among key committee members. The meeting agenda included a run-through of the project’s design and construction progress, latest updates on procurement, discussions on funding and cash flow matters, an overview of the overall project programme and general coordination with the involved government agencies. The Airport Modernization Program is an ambitious project designed to elevate the airport’s infrastructure, facilities and services and increase handling capacity, boosting the regional competitiveness of BIA as a result. Embarking on a project of this scale is essential for stimulating the growth of the local aviation sector and the overall business scene in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Once completed, the Passenger Terminal will provide increased commercial and retail opportunities for business, enhanced facilities for cargo and will create ample employment opportunities for the local workforce. The meeting was attended by senior representatives from the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications’ Civil Aviation Affairs, Ministry of Works, Municipalities and Urban Planning, Ministry of Interior, Electricity and Water Authority, Bahrain Airport Company as well as senior management officials from Aéroport de Paris Ingérierie (ADPi), the design and engineering consultant for the Airport Modernization Program and Hill International, the project management consultancy firm.

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