Expansion of Abu Dhabi Airport in line with UAE vision 2021, says Minister of Economy

Abu Dhabi (WAM): Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of Board of General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA, has praised the infrastructure projects being implemented by the Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC). He added that the expansion of the Abu Dhabi International Airport is in line with the growth of civil aviation in the UAE in the light of prosperity being experienced by the Emirate of Abu Dhabi as cultural and tourism destinations, as well as a venue for businesspersons, noting that the expansion project backs the UAE vision 2021, being an international challenge to implement one of the biggest infrastructure projects in the world. The minister made the remarks yesterday, while touring the Abu Dhabi Airport. He was accompanied by Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director General of GCAA and other senior officials. He toured the premises and got the first hand briefing about the services. Al Mansouri noted that the UAE would invest about Dh500 billion over next 10 years to complement the aviation and transport sector in the UAE. – Emirates News Agency, WAM