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Minister of Transport and Logistics Services Inspects Al-Jouf International Airport and Reviews Operations and Services
His Excellency the Minister of Transport and Logistics Services and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), Eng. Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser, accompanied by his delegation, inspected Al-Jouf International Airport and reviewed its operational activities and the services provided to passengers.
During the visit, His Excellency Al-Jasser received a detailed briefing from Eng. Ali Musarahi, Chief Executive Officer of the Second Airports Cluster, on the level of services provided to passengers and the efforts being undertaken to enhance the quality of the passenger experience and improve operational efficiency. These efforts aim to strengthen the airport’s performance and the quality of services provided in accordance with the highest standards.
The visit reflects the Transport and Logistics Services sector’s commitment to harnessing all available capabilities and providing the highest levels of support and services to residents and visitors to the Al-Jouf region, contributing to an enhanced experience in line with the highest standards.
It is worth noting that the new Al-Jouf International Airport was inaugurated at the beginning of this year, with an annual capacity exceeding 1.6 million passengers. The passenger terminal covers approximately 24,000 square meters and features 16 check-in counters, 11 departure and arrival gates, four departure passport-control counters and three e-gates, in addition to six arrival passport-control counters and four e-gates.
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