(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Muscat- Swissport International and Al Jarwani Group signed a joint venture agreement in Muscat last week to provide ground handling services to airlines at Muscat International Airport.
'With this new engagement, Swissport International demonstrates not only its commitment to the Gulf region, but also to Oman as a main regional hub,' stated the company that provides ground services for around 230mn passengers and handles 4.1mn tonnes of cargo a year on behalf of some 835 client-companies in the aviation sector.
Oman is the second GCC country in which Swissport International operates after having established its business in Saudi Arabia in May 2016.
'Al Jarwani Group will contribute largely through its long-standing and successful experience and expertise in managing businesses in Oman.
'Both companies are excited about the partnership and are looking forward to building and growing a successful venture by providing best-in-class ground handling services to airlines in Muscat,' Swissport said in a statement.
With the state-of-the-art Muscat Airport Terminal under construction, Oman is likely to become a significant hub for both travellers transiting through the region as well as the growing tourism industry.
In June, Oman Airports Management Company (OAMC) awarded ground handling services contract to Swissport International and an Oman Air and Menzies Aviation joint venture. The two companies will provide services to Muscat International Airport for a period of ten years, beginning January 2017.
A senior OAMC official was then quoted as saying, 'Aligning with our vision to be ranked among the top 20 airports in the world by 2020, it is our pleasure to announce these strategic partnerships with Swissport International and the Oman Air/ Menzies Aviation joint venture.'
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