"Today’s announcement marks a historic milestone in the journey of Al Maktoum International which is set to become the world’s largest airport,” said Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, president of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority
Al Maktoum International Airport will ultimately have the capacity to handle over 220 million passengers per year.
He: "Al Maktoum International is being designed to become an airport of the future. We are building a range of amenities and facilities that will increase capacity and significantly enrich the airport experience, making it an attractive proposition for airlines as well as passengers."
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