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increase the operational capacity of the airport, it included seven new
destinations for passengers including Kuala Lumpur City in Malaysia, Kazan and
Samara cities in Russia, Lar in Iran, Indore in India, Bangkok and Phuket in
Thailand. It also added three new destinations for air cargo including Houston in
the United States, Kigali in Rwanda and Nasik in India.

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.

Sheikh Faisal bin Saoud Al Qassimi, 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.

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