Speaker Biograghy: Kashif is currently leading IATA projects in the Middle East, providing leadership and guidance to airlines, airports, ANSPs, civil aviation authorities, security agencies and the Gulf region’s governments to further develop IATA’s mission, projects and advocacy initiatives. He was formerly Head - Assets & Acquisitions ADAC, managing the M&A function for the government entity as well as the development, modernisation and operations strategy of the airports portfolio. This included multi-billion-dollar infrastructure investment and development programmes, including Abu Dhabi’s crowning jewel, the iconic 700,000m2 Midfield Terminal Building (MTB).


Day 2 - 21 March
Session: Airport Design, Planning & Development - Middle East & Asia

14:15 - 14:40 - Airport development and PPPs in the Middle East
Synopsis: The presentation will provide an overview of capex plans and airport projects in the Middle East, the nature of the procurement process, how governments are building those facilities (PPPs vs. government equity) and opportunities that exist.

Audience will learn:

• Airport development opportunities in the Middle East
• Developing trends in sponsored airport projects
• Update on airport privatiSations and public-private partnerships
• Legislation overview and partnership strategies for winning projects in the region