Abu Dhabi Airport Is Expecting 1.5 Million Travelers Over 6 Weeks
Photo Credit: The Abu Dhabi International Airport expects a surge of 1.5 million flyers over next six weeks. Flickr / sutr
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Middle East Travel Roundup
Get the latest news from the Middle East in one easy-to-digest newsletter.Etihad Airways looks forward to welcoming over 1.5 million travellers at Abu Dhabi International Airport between November 21 and January 8. Abu Dhabi kicked off a calendar of events with The Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix held between November 17 and 20 last week. Football fans from around the world will also be flocking to the region as the FIFA World Cup started in Doha from Sunday. “Etihad with its partners, is geared up and ready to host 1.5 million expected guests over the next six weeks,” said Shaeb Al Najjar, general manager of hub operations at Etihad Airways.
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