Hamad International Airport wins prestigious award
Among five nominees, HIA was announced a winner for the Strategic Project of the Year Award, the ceremony took place during the eighth Global Infrastructure Leadership Forum organized by CG/LA Infrastructure in New York City.
More than 400 executives from 40 countries participated in the forum with project presentations from 28 countries including Qatar.
Badr Al Meer, the Chief Operating Officer of HIA, said: "This award makes HIA and Qatar proud. As the world's latest state-of-the-art airport hub and gateway to Qatar, HIA is a key part of Qatar's National Vision 2030. Following a decade of pioneering design, engineering and construction work, HIA is a flagship national project and one of the most ambitious and strategic global projects undertaken, as has been attested by this award."
The President & CEO of “CG / LA”, Norman Anderson said: "It is an honor to recognize these project sponsors who are changing the economic, competitive, and opportunity landscapes of their countries. Their innovative ways of directing, designing, and funding infrastructure builds are changing the way we think about infrastructure development and will leave a lasting impact on the industry."
Conveniently located within an eight-hour flight for more than two thirds of the global population, HIA provides a distinctive travelling experience throughout one of the fastest growing destinations for tourism & business.
HIA also offers a large space for unique shops, food court, Hotel & Spa center with a swimming pool and a gym, two squash courts, as well as exceptional facilities for businessmen.
[Al Sharq]
