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Sharjah Airport flying high as passenger numbers increase

Sheikh Khalid Bin Isam Al Qasmi. Chairman of Sharjah Department of Civil Aviation and a
member of the Board of Directors of the GCAA, said: “We take pride in the pivotal role

played by the Emirate of Sharjah in enhancing the UAE’s civil aviation sector, as the emirate

is historically significant for being the site of the first aircraft landing in the country.

“Today, Sharjah International Airport stands as a key hub in the air transport network of the
UAE and the region as a whole. Efforts are ongoing to invest in expansion projects for the

infrastructure, supporting our future vision and enhancing the airport’s capacity to
accommodate growth in air traffic.

On this national day, we reaffirm our shared vision to achieve leadership and innovation in

the aviation sector and to enhance the UAE’s position as a leading destination in the world
of aviation.”

Engr. Sheikh Salem bin Sultan bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Department of Civil

Aviation-Ras Al Khaimah and a member of the Board of Directors of the GCAA, said: “We
are committed in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah to developing an advanced infrastructure

for civil aviation that aligns with the aspirations of the nation and supports its future vision.

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