Abu Dhabi International Airport Celebrates Pakistan and India’s Independence Days

Press release

Published August 16th, 2018 - 08:14 GMT

AUH India Pakistan National Day

The arrival and baggage claim halls at Abu Dhabi International Airport were decked out in green, white and saffron, the colors of the Pakistan and India flags to commemorate the Independence Days of the two neighboring countries on the 14^th and 15^th of August respectively.

The festivities included the distribution of sweets and flags as surprised passengers from the two countries joined in the celebrations. India and Pakistan are amongst the top travel destinations from the Capital’s airport. In 2017 these destinations generated collectively around 23% of the airport’s annual passenger traffic.

Background Information

Abu Dhabi Airports Company

Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) is a public joint-stock company incorporated by Emiri Decree number 5, of March 4, 2006, to spearhead the development of the Emirate's aviation industry. ADAC’s creation was part of an ambitious restructuring initiative launched by the Government of Abu Dhabi, aimed at delivering better services to support the Emirate’s long-term economic and tourism strategies and to help build a more vibrant economy that attracts and promotes private sector investment.