Red Sea Global reveals airport facelift as first project in expanded portfolio

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Red Sea Global (RSG) has revealed the first project in its expanded portfolio. The developer has been commissioned to carry out refurbishment works at Al Wajh Airport (EJH).

The development will modernise the airport to complement international standards.

As well as upgrading the existing terminal and infrastructure, RSG is building a new international terminal, the designs of which will be revealed soon.

EJH will also be able to better service key developments taking place in the area, including becoming a gateway for the Amaala destination, also developed by RSG.

The airport will also become a new base of operations for Fly Red Sea, the kingdom’s first seaplane company.

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“Last year, Red Sea Global announced a growing portfolio of projects stretching along the Red Sea coast of Saudi Arabia. I can reveal the first of those projects is to refurbish Al Wajh Airport, making it a modern airport for the people of Tabuk. It’s an honor to be the developer of choice for this important work, ensuring Al Wajh is ready and equipped to support the needs of the growing local community,” said John Pagano, group CEO of Red Sea Global.

The development joins a growing list of aviation projects under the group.

Red Sea International Airport welcomes first domestic flight, Saudia flights

Last month, the developer’s Red Sea International Airport (RSI) welcomed its first domestic flight with a regular schedule now in place. RSG is also developing a second, private airport close to its key destinations.

As part of the modernising work taking place at EJH, four flights operated by SAUDIA will be transferred from EJH to RSI.

From October 29, flights will arrive at RSI from RUH each Thursday at 3.10pm, before departing again to the kingdom’s capital from RSI at 4:05pm. An existing Saturday service will arrive at RSI at the new time of 2.45pm, before leaving at 3.35pm.

A third flight to Riyadh will arrive on Sundays at 8.30am, before departing RSI at 9.25am.

The airport will also start handling flights to and from King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah for the first time.

The new Jeddah service will run every Thursday, landing at RSI 14.20pm before returning to JED at 3pm.

A Sunday service will arrive at RSI at 7.40am, before departing back to JED at 8.20am.