UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan issued directives to rename Abu Dhabi International Airport on Tuesday, a day ahead of Terminal A’s opening on November 1. The new official name, Zayed International Airport, will take effect from 9th February 2024, coinciding with the official opening ceremony of the new Terminal A announced the Abu Dhabi Media Office.

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Earlier today, (Tuesday) Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan toured the 742,000sqm terminal. He was briefed on its facilities, which will drive tourism and aviation growth in the emirate. The new Abu Dhabi International Airport Terminal A, formerly known as Midfield Terminal during the construction phase, will accommodate up to 45 million passengers per year and have flights to 117 destinations worldwide.