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Hamad International Airport awarded ‘Best Airport in the World’

10 August 2021 | By International Airport Review

Hamad International Airport, Qatar’s gateway to the world, has been granted the 'Best Airport in the World' title at the renowned Skytrax World Airport Awards 2021.

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Hamad Airport signs MoU to implement effective waste management methods

16 April 2021 | By International Airport Review

The objectives of Hamad Airport's MoU include the development of an integrated system for waste separation and the promotion of environmental awareness and culture of sustainability at the airport.

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Hamad Airport first to receive BSI certification for COVID-19 safety protocols

13 October 2020 | By International Airport Review

Qatar's airport has become the first to achieve independent verification from BSI for its implementation of COVID-19 ICAO Aviation Health Safety Protocols.

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New arrival procedures implemented at Hamad International Airport

14 August 2020 | By International Airport Review

An installed mobile application, health assessment form and quarantine pledge agreement are mandatory requirements for arrival in Qatar.

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Hamad Airport implements new technologies for post-COVID-19 era

19 May 2020 | By International Airport Review

Hamad Airport (HIA) will use robotics and advanced thermal screening helmets as part of its preparations for post COVID-19.

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MATAR awards five contracts for HIA expansion project

24 February 2020 | By International Airport Review

The five contracts have been awarded to contracting companies and multiple joint ventures for the delivery of HIA's multi-phased expansion.

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Hamad International Airport unveils plans for second expansion phase

23 October 2019 | By International Airport Review

Qatar’s airport expansion plans include an indoor tropical garden, a water feature design and contemporary retail concepts.

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How aviation has accelerated Qatar’s economic growth

16 August 2019 | By Essa Abdulla ALmalki - ICAO

Essa Abdulla ALmalki, Permanent Representative – Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar to ICAO, offers an insight into how the aviation industry has become a cornerstone of the Qatari economy and accelerated the country’s economic growth.

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Hamad International to implement biometrics across terminal touch points

29 May 2019 | By International Airport Review

The second phase of HIA's 'Smart Airport' programme sets to initiate a major digital transformation of the passenger journey across all key terminal touch points.

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Interview Spotlight: Engr. Badr Al Meer, Hamad International Airport

14 March 2019 | By Engr. Badr Al Meer

Engr. Badr Al Meer, Chief Operating Officer at Hamad International Airport (HIA), discusses seamless travel initiatives, the key to customer satisfaction in the airport setting, and the launch of the Smart Airport programme in place at HIA.

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Hamad International Airport launches 2019 safety week

14 January 2019 | By International Airport Review

Hamad International Airport (HIA) has launched its 2019 safety week, which will focus on industry best practise, and bringing this to HIA.

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Hamad International one step closer to Smart City status

7 November 2018 | By International Airport Review

Hamad International Airport (HIA) has announced the success of the first phase of its Smart Airport programme, which will enable more than 25 per cent of Qatar Airways' passengers to use self-service check-in and bag-drop facilities.

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Hamad International Airport sees passenger growth in third quarter

24 October 2018 | By International Airport Review

Hamad International Airport has welcomed 9.68 million passengers in the third quarter of 2018 with 10.6 per cent year-on-year passenger increase.

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Hamad International Airport renews level 3 of ACI’s airport carbon accreditation

13 August 2018 | By International Airport Review

Hamad International Airport demonstrates commitment to sustainable practice with renewal of its ‘Optimisation’ status.

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