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forward to continue with these results, which will aid in positioning the airport as a preferred destination for both travel
and cargo in the region.”

“We will continue our expansion and development efforts in line with our aim to enhance the infrastructure and services

provided, especially in the realm of self-travel to meet the expectations of the airline community, keeping our focus on
offering distinctive travel experience for all passengers while expanding the airport’s network and connectivity.” HE

added.

HE Sheikh Faisal bin Saoud AlQassimi, Director of Sharjah Airport Authority, said: “The notable rise in the
number of passengers travelling through Sharjah Airport comes as the result of the Authority’s unwavering commitment

to deliver top-notch services and stay in line with recent technological developments, thus ensuring a fast and
comfortable travel experience that positions the airport as a preferred travel hub. Furthermore, we confirm our ongoing

efforts to elevate the reputation of the airport on a global level, especially in light of our active participation in
international forums, robust partnerships and collaboration to build the business ecosystem and diversify the options for
customers.”

Top destinations across Sharjah Airport

Sharjah Airport is linked to over 100 destinations through 33 international airlines in 62 countries. India was ranked first

among the most renowned international travel destinations considering the number of passengers, recording over 3,4
million passengers. Saudi Arabia is positioned second, followed by Pakistan with a total number of passengers over 1,5

million and 1,2 million, respectively. The three most preferred cities in 2023 were the Qatari capital city Doha, with a
total of over 723 thousand passengers, marking a growth of over 95% compared to last year. It was followed by Dhaka

with a total of more than 633 thousand passengers and Cairo with about 488 thousand passengers.

Local and international initiatives and participation

Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) was present at the global and local aviation and travel events of the year 2023,
including World Travel Market in Dubai, the 10th edition of the Air Cargo Africa exhibition in South Africa, and Air

Cargo Europe 2023 in Munich. The Authority strived to showcase its remarkable services and build trust in the sector as
a preferred travel hub, especially through its participation. The efforts were made mainly focusing on sustainable
infrastructure development, environmental sustainability standards compliance and leading customer satisfaction service

delivery. The Promising Generations Initiative, one of the most notable initiatives launched by the Authority,
experienced great momentum after the graduation of the first batch of students and the success of the initiative at the

strategic level of Sharjah. The key goal of the initiative is to support the young generation in designing innovative
solutions for the airport and help them incorporate these ideas through appropriate tools and guidance to them.

Awards and Accreditation

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