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Plans to develop Duqm Airport in line with industrial growth

3 Feb 2024 Plans to develop Duqm Airport in line with industrial growth By

Duqm – Oman Airports has revealed plans to develop Duqm Airport in line with the industrial growth in Al Wusta governorate. These plans include expanding facilities and improving services to keep pace with the expected increase in passenger and freight traffic.

Hilal bin Hamad al Mujali, Director of Duqm Airport, Oman Airports, informed that the continued growth witnessed by the airport has led to an increase in the number of passengers from 12,663 arrivals and 11,706 departures in 2020 to 33,348 arrivals and 31,514 departures in 2023. “The statistics reflect the efforts made to enhance air traffic and facilitate access to the region, which helps attract investments and stimulate tourism in the wilayat of Duqm.”

Hilal bin Hamad al Mujali, Director of Duqm Airport

Explaining that these improvements will contribute to making Duqm Airport a major air transport centre and a gateway for trade and tourism in the region, he pointed out that Oman Airports is working to expand the network of flights to and from Duqm airport to include more local and international destinations. “Increased air connectivity will enhance business opportunities and facilitate trade and cultural exchange, especially with the increasing movement of businessmen, investors and tourists.”

Since its opening five years ago, Duqm Airport has been an integral part of Oman Airports’ strategy to enhance infrastructure and logistics services in the region, in close cooperation with Oman Airports Commercial Operations Unit, which is responsible for marketing and business development.

Mujali stressed that Oman Airports is committed to working alongside Special Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZAD) and other stakeholders to ensure the continued success and prosperity of the airport, thus contributing to the progress of the entire region.

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