SHARJAH- Sharjah Airport has announced its 2019 first quarter results during the Arabian Travel Market event, registering over 3.156 million passengers.

According to Sharjah Airport the increased number of passengers highlighted a recorded growth of 9.56 percent in passenger movement, compared to the same period in 2018 which registered 2.880 million passengers. It also revealed developments and projects that expect to increase capacity and enable the airport to accommodate some 20 million passengers by 2025.

Ali Salim Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Airport Authority, said, "During the first quarter of 2019, Sharjah Airport’s positive results in terms of passenger numbers, aircraft movement and freight volume reflected the Airport’s outstanding position and the continued efforts to improve our services, enhance travellers’ experiences, develop our facilities and provide passengers and customers with the best procedures based on the vision of H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and the follow-up of H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of Sharjah Executive Council." "The Emirate of Sharjah has succeeded in strengthening its position in terms of regional and international tourism and trade.

By continuously upgrading the quality of services provided to passengers and customers, the Airport plays a pivotal role in enhancing the image of this pioneering emirate. "The growth achieved by Sharjah Airport, which is in line with the growth in tourism and travel in the Emirate of Sharjah and the UAE, will help the emirate achieve its vision of welcoming 10 million tourists by 2021," Al Midfa added. January was the best month in terms of passenger numbers for the Airport with 1.122 million passengers recorded, while the highest growth rate – 10.59 percent – was recorded in March, with 1.079 million passengers.

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