Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2023-12-11 (Subject to Confirmation at the next Meeting)

Awarding the contract for the supply of Aviation Fuel for SriLankan Airlines Limited at Dammam (DMM) Airport

- The contract for the supply of aviation fuel at the Dammam Airport for the aircraft of SriLankan Airlines Limited is due to expire on 2023‑12‑31. Quotations have been called from Modern Consortium for Refueling Aircraft Co. Ltd., the only aviation fuel supplier there at present. Accordingly, the proposal made by the Minister of Ports, Shipping and Aviation to award the relevant contract as a direct contract, as recommended by the Standing Cabinet Appointed Procurement Committee, was approved by the Cabinet.