DG Jones & Partners has been appointed as cost management and project management consultant for the Damascus International Airport Redevelopment Project. Led by UCC Holding through its subsidiary Urbacon Airports, this major infrastructure programme will transform Syria’s principal aviation gateway into a modern, efficient, and sustainable international hub, expanding capacity to 31 million passengers annually.
The signing of design and consultancy agreements marks the official launch of one of the most substantial infrastructure projects in Syria’s recent history. The redevelopment brings together a consortium of internationally recognised firms, each contributing specialist capability to a project that demands rigorous coordination and technical depth.
Alongside DG Jones & Partners, the project consortium includes HESCO Hammada Engineering Services, H’Collective, Dar Al-Handasah (Shair and Partners), and JV Elegancia Catering & Newrest Gulf. Together, this partnership combines regional knowledge with international best practice, providing the breadth of expertise required for a programme of this scale and significance.
For Damascus International Airport, the redevelopment establishes the foundation of a strengthened aviation sector, one positioned to support economic growth, regional connectivity, and Syria’s reintegration into the global aviation network.
The project encompasses a comprehensive transformation of the airport’s core infrastructure. The scope of works includes the redevelopment of passenger terminals to accommodate significantly increased capacity, the enhancement of hospitality facilities to meet contemporary traveller expectations, extensive infrastructure works across the airport campus, and the improvement of the airport road connecting the facility to the city.
Upon completion, the airport will have the capacity to serve 31 million passengers annually, positioning Damascus as a competitive aviation hub aligned with the standards of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Compliance with these global frameworks ensures that the redeveloped facility will meet the safety, security, and operational benchmarks expected of international airports.
Sustainability is also central to the programme. Modern aviation infrastructure must balance operational efficiency with environmental responsibility, and the Damascus International Airport redevelopment has been designed with this principle in mind. From energy-efficient terminal design and resource-conscious systems to sustainable construction methodologies and long-term operational planning, the project aims to set a practical standard for responsible airport development in the region. These considerations are increasingly important as aviation stakeholders worldwide look to reduce environmental impact while maintaining high levels of service and capacity.
As cost management and project management consultant, DG Jones & Partners will provide the commercial and strategic oversight required to deliver a project of this scale. Our scope of services covers the full spectrum of cost consultancy and project controls, ensuring that every phase of the redevelopment proceeds with financial discipline, contractual clarity, and operational transparency.
Our teams will work closely with consortium partners to establish robust cost management frameworks from inception through to completion. This includes detailed cost planning and estimation, procurement strategy development, contract administration, risk management, and progress monitoring throughout the construction phase. By embedding these controls into the project’s governance structure, we support cost certainty and programme integrity at every stage.
Effective delivery of complex, multi-phase programmes also depends on how well stakeholders coordinate across disciplines and workstreams. DG Jones & Partners brings both the technical expertise and the collaborative approach that projects of this nature require, ensuring alignment between commercial, design, and construction teams throughout the project lifecycle.
This appointment builds upon established credentials in aviation infrastructure delivery. The same DG Jones & Partners team now engaged on the Damascus International Airport project served for over a decade at Hamad International Airport in Doha, Qatar. Throughout that engagement, the team provided cost management and project controls for the development of a facility now widely regarded as one of the world’s leading airports.
The experience gained across more than ten years at Hamad International Airport, navigating complex stakeholder environments, managing substantial budgets, and coordinating with international design and construction teams, directly informs our approach to Damascus. The professionals who contributed to that programme bring institutional knowledge and tested methodologies to this new project, ensuring that lessons learned and refined practices are applied from the outset.
For our clients and consortium partners, this continuity of expertise represents a level of assurance grounded in demonstrated performance on aviation projects of comparable scale and complexity.
The Damascus International Airport Redevelopment Project reflects the value of well-structured collaboration. Under the leadership of UCC Holding and Urbacon Airports, each consortium partner has been selected for their ability to contribute meaningfully to a programme that will serve Syria’s aviation needs for decades to come.
DG Jones & Partners is pleased to work alongside HESCO Hammada Engineering Services, H’Collective, Dar Al-Handasah, and JV Elegancia Catering & Newrest Gulf on this major programme. Each firm brings a distinct area of specialisation, and together, the consortium is focused on delivering an airport that meets international standards while responding to the specific context and requirements of Syria and its growing aviation ambitions.
For over six decades, DG Jones & Partners has been a trusted name in construction consultancy worldwide. From luxury residential developments to transformative infrastructure, we provide tailored solutions that meet our clients’ unique needs. Our multidisciplinary teams combine global expertise with local insight, ensuring that every project is executed with precision, professionalism, and innovation.
The Damascus International Airport Redevelopment Project is a significant addition to our portfolio of aviation infrastructure work. As we begin this programme alongside our consortium partners, we bring the proven experience and commitment to professional excellence that has defined our firm for more than sixty years. We look forward to contributing to the development of an international aviation facility that serves Syria’s long-term economic and connectivity goals.
