Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed, president of Dubai Civil Aviation and chairman of Dubai Airports, on Wednesday reviewed the progress of repair work being carried out on the north runway at Dubai International Airport.
The runway upgrade started on May 9 and it is scheduled to open on June 22.
The work involves resurfacing the entire 4.5-kilometre-long northern runway, strengthening the wider runway strip, reinforcing the paving on major taxiway points and repairing drainage infrastructure.
Aeronautical ground lighting, navigational aids and meteorological equipment are also being replaced, and a navigation aids substation is being relocated.
During the site visit, Sheikh Ahmed was briefed on the progress and the work being carried out by various…