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1st August 2015, Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi International Airport announced today that it had passed the 2 million passenger mark within a single month last night 31st July, signalling a new era in the airport's journey.
To celebrate this new record, Abu Dhabi Airports identified its two millionth passenger, Mr. Saeed Ali Al Suraidi, who arrived on Friday 8:00 pm from Cairo on Etihad Airways. Mr. Al Suraidi, was warmly welcomed by Eng. Ahmad Al Haddabi, Chief Operations Officer at Abu Dhabi Airports.
The delighted passenger was presented with a commemorative gift from Abu Dhabi Airports and a voucher to enjoy the airport's unique retail experience at Abu Dhabi Duty Free.
When asked about his thoughts, Mr. Al Suraidi said: "I am thrilled to be the first two millionth passenger in one month, for Abu Dhabi International Airport. The fast procedures at Abu Dhabi International Airport and the warm hospitality of its staff have definitely made my trip a delightful experience. Being a regular traveller from Abu Dhabi International Airport, I would like to thank Abu Dhabi Airports for their continued efforts to make my journey special every time."
Commenting on the event, Eng. Mohamed Mubarak Al Mazrouei, Chief Executive Officer at Abu Dhabi Airports, said: "This has been a remarkable month for Abu Dhabi International Airport. More and more travellers are choosing Abu Dhabi as a final destination or transit point and this is supported by the increased flight connectivity available at the Capital's airport. We are investing considerable effort and resource in ensuring that the passenger experience at Abu Dhabi International Airport is always of the highest quality by increasing capacity and offering a broader range of services."
He added: "This milestone is a significant one for the airport and for the different teams that work hard to deliver seamless service to the millions of passengers who travel through our airports."
For more information, please visit www.abudhabiairport.ae.
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About Abu Dhabi Airport
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 45 million passengers per year. As part of this redevelopment, a second runway and a third terminal have been completed.
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Layla Haroon
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