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Zimbabwe’s Gweru airport and PLM Middle East announce strategic partnership at the 2021 Arab Aviation Summit
Zimbabwe’s Gweru Airport and PLM Middle East announced a strategic partnership for Airport Development with a 176 million dollars investment plan at the 2021 Arab Aviation Summit (AAS), the region’s leading aviation and tourism industry event held at Al Hamra International Exhibition & Conference Centre in Ras Al Khaimah.
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The eighth edition of the summit bought together experts to discuss the impact of the pandemic on the industry, the aftermath, and the road to recovery for a stronger future, under the theme, ‘Arab Aviation in the New Normal.’ As part of the agreement, PLM Middle East will provide advanced technology for driving innovation, new design upgrade, operation development and investment management for the Gweru Airport developer.
With a four-step approach to expand the partnership, PLM Middle East will also conduct a complete assessment of the airport including design concept as well as potential for upgrade and improvement. The two entities will also explore possibilities for global operators and international investment attraction for the overall development of the project. This partnership will support Zimbabwe in planning for post-pandemic travel and ensure that the Gweru Airport can upgrade the economic and social benefits to the local, national and global communities they serve. Iddo T. Mudavanhu, CEO, Gweru Airport, said: “Zimbabwe is home to the Southern African Development Community, driving engagement across countries such as South Africa, Botswana, Zambia and Mozambique in addition to offering ease of access to southern DRC and south eastern Angola, eastern Namibia and south-western Malawi. As the connecting link, we, at Gweru Airport, are confident of attracting world-class entities such as FedEx, DHL, Alibaba and Amazon by serving as a hub for the region. With the signing of the agreement with PLM Middle East, we look forward to partnering with global investors to strengthen our expansion plans.”
The Aviation Annual Gala Evening 2021 is an exclusive aviation event held on a luxury 2020ft Megayacht. The event this year will take place on 16th November 2021 (Dubai Airshow Week). The event will also include a special Aviation Leadership Awards presentation.
The Aviation Annual Gala Evening 2021 will take place on the 16thNovember 2021, (Dubai Airshow Week). The Gala Evening is an exclusive gathering of Senior Aviation Leaders. The purpose of the event is to provide a unique environment for leaders to network, entertain guests and celebrate Aviation Excellence. The venue chosen for the event is a luxury 220ft Megayacht docked at Pier 7 Dubai Marina. The open air Megayacht venue is the ideal setting for safety, luxury and in person networking. The evening event will be split into two sessions; the 1st session will include an exclusive drinks reception, awards and international gourmet buffet, later guests will enjoy an amazing cruise along Dubai’s shoreline, with captivating views of the Dubai skyline and Iconic buildings such as the Burj Al Arab. Guests will be entertained throughout the evening by a live band and special entertainment. The ‘Aviation Leadership Awards’ which also takes place during the Gala Evening will recognize some of the region’s most outstanding aviation leaders. The Gala Evening and Awards should attract a wide variety of local and international leaders who will be in town for the Dubai Airshow.
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