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HE Ali Salim Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Airport Authority, said: “These positive results
indicate Sharjah Airport’s reputation and its remarkable potential in offering efficient and top-
notch services.

The Authority is looking 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
The year 2023 has brought outstanding achievements in the areas of sustainability, health,
safety and service to Sharjah Airport, which has won several local and international awards and
credits that emphasise the excellence and efficiency of its operations. The airport was

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