Intelligent CIO Africa Issue 14 | Page 27

PROJECT UPDATE EGYPT Terminal 2 at Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport is being expanded. A new runway will be constructed about 23km north-east of the city, with the planned expansions increasing the airport’s capacity to 18 million passengers a year. The expansion of Terminal 2 will be also see its capacity go up to 9.5 million passengers a year, a rise of two million. The new 60 metre-wide runway will be for large aircraft and 40 new airsides, with the number of passenger lounges being increased from eight to 12 halls. SOMALIA A Berbera Free Zone is being developed in Somaliland. The project is based on DP World’s Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) to complement the development of the Port of Berbera. The first phase will focus on four square kilometres of land out of the 12.2 square kilometres earmarked for the project. Future phases will be detailed in a concept plan, together with the projected capital investment required from DP World for its development. The project includes a wide range of businesses, including warehousing, logistics, traders and manufacturers. www.intelligentcio.com INTELLIGENTCIO 27