Friday 30 May 2014

Is the Middle East the new hub of global aviation? - CNN.com

Is the Middle East the new hub of global aviation? - CNN.com:



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After a decade of construction and almost four years behind schedule, the Middle East's latest airport destination began full operations earlier this week.



Hamad International Airport in Doha, Qatar, will eventually occupy 29 square kilometers (roughly a third of the size of Doha city itself) and comes in at a total cost of $15 billion.



The giant facility will have an annual capacity of 50 million passengers as well as public spaces for art exhibitions, a VIP terminal inspired by Arabian sailboats and an aquatic themed mosque.



Like an increasing number of oil and gas rich cities in the region, Doha is attempting to diversify its economy to make the most of new trade and tourism opportunities."



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