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standards. We are optimistic that the addition of more

destinations will provide us with more travel and

logistics opportunities,” he said.

Sharjah Airport will be extended to increase its

capacity from eight to 20m people per year within the

next two years. The new infrastructure, estimated at

roughly US$410m, will provide state-of-the-art

facilities, streamlined check-in and registration

procedures and cutting-edge technologies.

The project involves the construction of a new building

and a terminal for arrivals. The airport’s exterior will

mirror the wing of a plane, resulting in an open book

shape structure. New aircraft hardstands, with 12

remote aircraft hardstand apron pads, will be created

and connected to the existing building, while the roads

leading to the airport will be developed.

The expansion also includes the renovation of the

existing building and construction of a new departures

terminal, two passport control areas to ease

passenger flow, a new VIP lounge and a new ground

support equipment (GSE) vehicle maintenance facility.

Sharjah Airport launched an exciting summer

campaign under the slogan ‘Summer at Sharjah

Airport’, focusing on providing passengers with

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