5th April 2015, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi Airports today announces the appointment of H.E. Eng. Mohamed Mubarak Al Mazrouei as its Chief Executive Officer.

Eng. Mohamed Mubarak Al Mazrouei possesses considerable experience in major infrastructure projects, and in the aviation and transportation sectors.  He currently serves as a Board Member of Abu Dhabi Airports and is also a Board member of Abu Dhabi Ports Company.  He has previously served the country in the Armed Forces.

His Excellency Ali Majed Al Mansoori, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Airports, commented: "I am delighted to announce the appointment of Eng. Mohamed Mubarak Al Mazrouei as the CEO of Abu Dhabi Airports by the Board of Directors. I am confident that, as Chief Executive, he will contribute to advancing Abu Dhabi Airports' journey towards becoming the world's leading airports group. I personally look forward to working with Eng. Mohamed and to witnessing the exciting future that lies ahead for Abu Dhabi Airports as well as the many accomplishments that we are striving for in our airports' infrastructure, most notably the Midfield Terminal Building project."

Eng. Mohamed Mubarak Al Mazrouei, CEO of Abu Dhabi Airports, said: "I am honored by the trust bestowed upon me from our wise leadership, H.E. the Chairman and members of the Board of Directors for Abu Dhabi Airports, and I am eager to execute my responsibilities in the most efficient and productive manner in achieving the company's goals and objectives.  I have been fortunate to have been closely involved with the various affairs and projects of Abu Dhabi Airports over the past three years, and I look forward to working with our management team and to exceeding all expectations in our delivery."

Eng. Mohamed Mubarak Al Mazrouei holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, from the University of North Carolina, Charlotte, USA. 

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About Abu Dhabi Airports
Abu Dhabi Airports is a public joint-stock company wholly owned by the Abu Dhabi Government. It was incorporated by Amiri Decree number 5, issued on 4 March 2006, to spearhead the development of the Emirate's aviation infrastructure. In September 2006, Abu Dhabi Airports assumed responsibility for the operation and management of Abu Dhabi and Al Ain International Airports. In 2008, Abu Dhabi Airports added Al Bateen Executive Airport (an exclusive business aviation airport), as well as Sir Bani Yas and Delma Island Airports to its portfolio. These airports are geared to serve the various segments of air travelers, the aviation marketplace, and will help contribute to Abu Dhabi's development as a destination for both business and leisure tourism.

Currently under way is the multi-billion dollar re-development and expansion of Abu Dhabi International Airport designed to increase the overall capacity of the airport to more than 40 million passengers per year. As part of this redevelopment, a second runway and a third terminal have been completed.

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