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1/4/24, 11:01 AM The Crown Prince of Sharjah lays the foundation stone for the passenger terminal expansion project at Sharjah International Airpor…
The Crown Prince of Sharjah lays the foundation stone

for the passenger terminal expansion project at Sharjah

International Airport

by admin_l6ma5gus January 3, 2024 in World

In implementation of the directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member
of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad bin Sultan Al
Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, this morning, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh
Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, laid the foundation stone for the project.
Expansion of the passenger terminal at Sharjah International Airport, the largest package in a series of
expansion projects with a total cost of 2.4 billion dirhams, expected to be completed in 2027.

His Highness the Crown Prince of Sharjah and the audience watched a visual presentation in which he
discussed the detailed plans for the passenger terminal project, which costs 1.235 billion dirhams, and
aims to raise the capacity to 20 million passengers per year. It consists of expanding the passenger
terminal to separate the movement of arrivals from departures, and developing the main building. In
addition to updating the systems and facilities, increasing the number of bridges to ensure smooth
movement, building a building to serve VIPs, and other updates and developments that will occur to the
buildings of Sharjah International Airport.

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During the presentation, His Highness learned about the technical specifications of the project, which will
be located on an area of 190,000 square metres, which will ensure easy movement of passengers and
increase the capacity. The presentation also touched on the additions that the expansion project will
witness by increasing the number of self-check-in devices and increasing the number of registration

desks. And baggage claim belts, in addition to increasing the number of electronic boarding gates, waiting
lounges, and food courts, and adding a hotel for passengers on diverted flights.

His Highness the Crown Prince of Sharjah listened to an explanation of the most prominent airport
systems and information and communications technology systems, which contribute to the speed and
flow of movement, raising the efficiency of operations, improving performance, and using software in a
centralized manner and sharing it with the concerned authorities. His Highness was informed of the
projects that were completed during the period. Previous.

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During the laying of the foundation stone, His Highness witnessed the Sharjah Airport Authority’s signing
ceremony of the main contractor contract for the passenger terminal, and His Highness took a group
photo with the development projects work team and project engineers, wishing them success in
completing the tasks assigned to them.
The Sharjah Airport Authority has launched a package of projects to develop logistics operations,
including facilities, buildings and various systems, according to special standards to preserve the
environment and reduce carbon emissions, raise the level of services provided and improve the flow of
operational processes, in line with the authority’s strategy aimed at strengthening the airport’s position to
be among the top 5. Airports regionally in terms of distinguished travel experience and leading customer
service.

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