Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority has announced temporary closure of airport
Airports
Airports
Middle East airports need $151bn investment by 2040
Middle East airports to handle 1.1 billion passengers by 2040
AECOM
NEOM announces major airport partner
NEOM has appointed a management partner for its international airport.
airport services
Dubai Airports to roll out two-year plan to enhance experience of People of Determination
Staff to be educated and trained over hidden disabilities like autism; People of Determination to get priority through check-in, passport control, security checkpoints and boarding
Air travellers
Saudi King Salman Airport to be second biggest in Middle East
The airport is expected to cover an area of approximately 57 kilometre square, featuring six parallel runways and the existing terminals named after King Khalid
Abu Dhabi Airports
Abu Dhabi Airports records 4.7mn passenger traffic in third-quarter of 2022
A majority of Indian travellers contributed to the passenger numbers across the five airports in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
UAE first casino confirmed, Dubai eyes Liverpool bid, World’s tallest residential tower – 10 things you missed this week
Here is the rundown of ten top stories – from a casino in the UAE, Dubai being linked to a bid for Liverpool FC, and an announcement about the world’s tallest residential tower being built in the UAE – you might have missed this week on Arabian Business.
air travel
Middle East airline passenger traffic surges 149%
Airlines in the Middle East saw strong passenger demand as traffic more than doubled in September compared to the same period last year
Abu Dhabi
Your face will be your passport at Abu Dhabi International Airport soon
Phase One of the biometric technology solution is currently being tested at the US Customs and Border Protection facility at Abu Dhabi International Airport
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Airports unveils new corporate identity
The new corporate identity, underpins future growth plans for Abu Dhabi Airports
airport passengers
Sharjah Airport records over 9 million passengers, growth rate of 141 percent
This number was recorded until the end of September, this year, as compared to 3.9 million passengers during the same time in 2021
Airports
Dubai Airports wins Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Global Aviation Award
The award was given for the Best Aviation Sustainability Programme
airport passengers
DXB prepares to welcome 2.1 million passengers during Oct 21-30 school holiday break
October 30 is expected to be the busiest day with daily traffic exceeding 259,000 passengers, the airport operator said
Airports
Saudi Arabia’s carbon-neutral airport to be operated by daa international
The agreement covers operations and general maintenance services worth close to SAR1 billion to propel the airport on its journey towards environmental sustainability powered by 100 percent renewable energy
ACI Asia-Pacific
Riyadh to house new office of Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific
Making the announcement, MATARAT Holding Company said the ACI office in the country will work closely with its headquarters in Hong Kong to efficiently serve member airports in the Middle East
airport coronavirus
Face masks not mandatory in Dubai airports after sweeping UAE changes
Passengers at the Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC) do not have to wear face coverings anymore