Top global honour for Bahrain airport
20 September 2006

Bahrain International Airport has won a major award as one of the best in the world.
OAG International, has voted it second best in the world of those serving five to 10 million passengers, in terms of marketing and promotions, Deputy Prime Minister and Transportation Minister Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa announced yesterday.

This major award reflects the airport's successful promotional and marketing policies, distinguished facilities and services, he said.

Shaikh Ali presented the achievement to Bahrain's leadership, thanking His Majesty King Hamad, Prime Minister Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa and Crown Prince and BDF Com-mander-in-Chief Shaikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa for their constant support to the aviation sector.

The award was granted at a "Routes 2006" exhibition in Dubai from September 17 to 19, with 650 international airports and 350 international airlines competing.

France's Nice airport took first place, with Bahrain airport being the only one in the Middle East and North Africa to achieve a standing. Shaikh Ali also praised efforts exerted by Civil Aviation Affairs.

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