PM evaluates expansion, development works at the airports

HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al-Thani toured Hamad International Airport (HIA) and Doha International Airport to see the expansion and development projects at the two airports. HE Sheikh Khalid began his tour in HIA, where he listened to a summary from senior officials about the multi-stage expansion plans being implemented at the airport as part of the completion plan of its construction, in line with the main plan of the airport project. He was also briefed on the developments of the projects of the central area, which includes the passenger terminal and duty free, and the west side, which includes taxiways, aircraft parking lots, baggage handling building, and jet fuel buildings. The expansion of the current phase, which will end next year, will serve the guests of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. HE the Prime Minister also toured Doha International Airport, during which he was briefed on the ongoing infrastructure development projects and the various facilities and workflow in them, in addition to security and safety procedures and airport preparations to facilitate the arrival of the masses on chartered flights and official delegations participating in FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 and the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. HE Sheikh Khalid was accompanied on the two tours by a number of Their Excellencies and senior officials.