Work has started on the Dh1.2 billion ($326.75 million) terminal expansion at Sharjah International Airport as the emirate seeks to boost its aviation infrastructure.
Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, laid the foundation stone for the project on Wednesday, state-owned news agency Wam reported.
Spread across 190,000 square metres, the project is the largest phase of expansion work being undertaken at a total cost of Dh2.4 billion, and is expected to be completed in 2027.
The terminal’s extension will increase the airport’s capacity to 20 million passengers annually, Wam reported.
It will also separate the arrivals areas from departures and enhance the airport’s systems and amenities, authorities said.
Improvements will also include additional self-check-in kiosks and…
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