Shareef Hashim Al Hashmi, the CEO of Abu Dhabi Airports, talks to Arabian Business about how the new A-SMGCS system reduces human error, offers cost savings to passengers, and lowers carbon emissions and fuel consumption, among other benefits
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Hundreds take part in Abu Dhabi’s Midfield Terminal operational trial
No opening date revealed as yet for the new terminal
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UAE’s Etisalat says first to provide 5G at international airport
Midfield Terminal Building, Abu Dhabi’s new international airport, will become the first airport terminal in the region to benefit from ultra-high speed connectivity
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Advertising giant wins 10-year deal for new Abu Dhabi airport terminal
JCDecaux unit has been awarded an exclusive advertising concession for the new Midfield Terminal of Abu Dhabi International Airport
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How Etihad Airways plans to revolutionise the airport experience
Abu Dhabi airline to demonstrate newly developed voice activated self-service kiosk, bag drop and boarding gate facility next week
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Aviation projects worth nearly $50bn underway in the Gulf
New research says $12bn greenfield New Kuwait Airport is the largest under construction
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Abu Dhabi Duty Free posts record sales in 2013
Airport retailer says revenues reach $248m last year with December the best performing month
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Abu Dhabi Duty Free sales up 17% in H1
Total revenues increase to more than $118m during the first half of 2013
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Abu Dhabi posts 12.6% rise in passengers in H1
Operator ADAC says more than 7.9 million people pass through airport during first six months
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New Abu Dhabi airport terminal to open Q3 2017
Senior executive had previously said $3.2bn expansion would be ready by Q2 2017
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Abu Dhabi begins automated immigration system
UAE capital’s international airport registers passport holders for new e-gate system
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Abu Dhabi posts 14% rise in 2013 air passengers
Intennational airport sees more than 5.2m passengers in first four months of year – operator
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Abu Dhabi to see 15% growth in summer flights
International airport operator says total of 1,065 flights per week will land in UAE capital
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Etihad finalises deal for three airport services firms
Abu Dhabi carrier set to acquire companies formerly part of UAE capital’s airport operator
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Abu Dhabi chases more tourists from China
Tourism delegation kicks off five-city roadshow in China in bid to attract more visitors
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Abu Dhabi airport installs sleeping pods
New passenger facilities cost $12 per hour and convert into private flat beds
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L&T wins $257m Abu Dhabi airport contract
Larsen & Toubro picked to work on midfield terminal complex at Abu Dhabi International