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RAK to get hi-tech terminal to cater to high-end travellers

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June 20, 2025

"We've opened tenders for a private aviation terminal, which will include dedicated hangars and aircraft parking areas to meet increasing demand from high-end travellers and private jet operators," Sheikh Salem revealed.

This facility will operate separately from the main terminal and cater to the growing luxury travel segment.

The terminal will also integrate the latest technologies and innovative services to offer a world-class travel experience. “The airport is the gateway to Ras Al Khaimah and this expansion is central to the emirate’s broader vision to grow its tourism and aviation sectors,” he said.

Construction of the terminal is expected to be completed by 2028. It is part of a broader strategic development plan involving local consultants and companies and is aligned with a privatisation initiative to enhance operational efficiency.

The expansion isn’t limited to passenger services. A new air cargo op-

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