Swissport International and leading Omani developer Al Jarwani Group have signed a joint venture agreement to establish an airport ground handling services firm under the name of Swissport Oman to cater to Muscat International Airport.

The agreement was signed by Sheikh Mahmoud Al Jarwani, chairman of Al Jarwani Group, and Swissport’s senior vice president Middle East and Africa Mark Skinner and senior vice president for business development Matthias Pape.

Jarwani expressed his delight in partnering with Swissport International, saying the entry of Swissport into the Omani market will contribute to raising the bar of quality and competition, and provide high class services.

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. 

With the entirely new and 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. - TradeArabia News Service