Leading aviation executives at the Future Airports Congress, to be held at the 8th Airport Show 2008 at the Airport Expo Dubai from 2-4 June, 2008 will hear how the world's largest airport taking shape within Dubai World Central (DWC) - the 140 square kilometre urban land development - will become the world's leading aviation model.
HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman, Dubai City of Aviation Corporation - Dubai World Central, Government of Dubai will open the congress with a keynote address debating the challenges facing the world's future airports.
"Considered a guru of the aviation industry, Sheikh Ahmed's thoughts on how future airports will evolve is key to the entire discussion to follow during the two-day event," said Khalifa Al Zaffin, DWC's Executive Chairman, who is also one of the keynote speakers at the Congress.
"As part of Dubai's US$82 billion investment in aviation infrastructure projects, the DWC-Al Maktoum International Airport within the mammoth US$33 billion Dubai World Central is Dubai's key aviation infrastructure development.
"The project will not only impact future airports around the world but also regional economic development, customer service and operations, environment, financing methods, airspace management, safety and security, infrastructure, cargo and air logistics, low cost airports and terminals."
The 'Future Airports' conference will serve as a meeting point for all key aviation officials and partners to discuss and deliberate on issues related to building, managing and sustaining future airports including mega airports, aerotropolis, airport cities like DWC, hubs and low cost terminals.
"Already recognized as one of the world's best examples of urban planning, global investors and major industry players will have a chance to see first-hand what the DWC-Al Maktoum International Airport has to offer to international and regional businesses," said Al Zaffin.
Attracting the best within the aviation industry, Airport Show Dubai sets the stage for DWC to exhibit the near-operational project to airport equipment manufacturers, operators, technology and ground support equipment manufacturers, and Air Traffic Management and Control Systems providers. Dubai World Central is a supporter of the Airport Show 2008.
With billions of dollars already invested in the aviation industry across the Middle East, the region represents one of the fastest growing aviation markets in the world, alongside Africa and the Indian Subcontinent.
"DWC's appeal to both regional and international investors is the promise of an unchallenged transportation hub catering to some two billion people throughout the Middle East, Indian Sub-continent, Africa and the CIS," explained Al Zaffin.
"Al Maktoum International airport will only help increase international investment in one of the Middle East's fastest growing sectors.
"The prospect of a world-leading centre for technology manufacturing and technology education in DWC Aviation City - Dubai World Central's complete aviation cluster - allows the project to become a self-sustaining global aviation hub unlike any other in the world," continued Al Zaffin.
DWC's phase one development is expected to be complete by 2009.
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About Dubai World Central:
Dubai World Central (DWC) is a 140 square kilometre urban aviation community centered around the world's largest international airport. Currently being built 40 kilometers from the existing Dubai International Airport the project is almost twice the size of Hong Kong Island.
DWC creates a new benchmark in urban planning and destination living designed to support Dubai's aviation, tourism, commercial and logistics requirements until 2050 and represents one of the most important developments in the history of the United Arab Emirates.
Eventually home to 900,000 people, DWC will be true 'city-within-a-city' with all the amenities that make up a world-class residential destination.
DWC, with infrastructure costs estimated at US $33 billion, comprises six specialized clustered zones: Al Maktoum International Airport, Dubai Logistics City (DLC), DWC Commercial City, DWC Residential City, DWC Aviation City and DWC Golf City.
DWC is endorsed by the Government of Dubai and is chaired by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai City of Aviation Corporation - Dubai World Central, Government of Dubai.
About Dubai World Central components:
Al Maktoum International Airport when completed will be the world's biggest passenger and cargo hub, with a capacity of 120 million passengers and more than 12 million tonnes of cargo annually. The airport will have six parallel runways and as many concourses with a 91 metre high control tower that will be an aviation landmark in the Middle East.
Dubai Logistics City (DLC) will be part of the world's first truly integrated multi-modal logistics platform in a single-bonded free zone environment made up of DLC, JXB and Jebel Ali Port. It is designed as the region's unchallenged logistics hub catering to some two billion people throughout the Middle East, Indian Sub-continent, Africa and the CIS, all within three-to-four hours flying time from Dubai.
DWC Aviation City will be the region's premier centre of excellence for aviation manufacturing, MRO, aviation support services and consultancy, research and development, training, aviation products and parts and high tech industries. It is a unique concept to establish a complete aviation cluster in one area to cater to the region's aviation growth. It is strategically located to provide clients access to emerging markets as well as servicing the fast growing Middle East market.
DWC Commercial City will be DWC's business and finance hub featuring more than 850 towers, ranging from 1 - 45 storeys in height. The city, expected to employ 130,000 people, will also boast 25 hotels ranging from deluxe, through to five-star, four-star and three-star properties.
DWC Residential City will include a mix of five-ten storey mid-cost apartment blocks. Up to 250,000 people are expected to live in this 'city'. A special staff village will house blue-collar workers within high-quality accommodation.
DWC Golf City will feature two 18-hole golf courses, extensive practice facilities, driving ranges, putting greens, a luxury clubhouse with restaurants and a pro-shop. Over 5,000 freehold homes will surround the courses. The resort will also feature a high-end boutique hotel.
For more information please contact:
MCS/Action,
PO Box 20970,
Dubai,
United Arab Emirates
Gladson Ronad
Tel: +9714 390 2960;
Fax: +9714 390 8161
Mob: +971 50 4533479
email: gladson.r@actionprgroup.com
Fouad Kassem
Tel: +9714 390 2960;
Fax: +9714 390 8161
Mob: +971 50 6324150
email: fouad.k@actionprgroup.com
or visit www.dwc.ae
© Press Release 2008
