Pakistan and India Independence Days celebrated at Abu Dhabi International Airport

Press release

Published August 18th, 2019 - 06:53 GMT

During the event

Highlights

Visitors to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) from Pakistan and India were greeted by the green

Visitors to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) from Pakistan and India were greeted by the green, white and saffron colors of their national flags, and steaming cups of Karak chai, to commemorate the Independence days of the two South Asian nations on the 14th and 15th of August respectively.

On 14th August, the Independence Day of Pakistan, flags and balloons with the Pakistani flag were distributed to passengers, with a Pakistani band performing traditional music to entertain visitors to Abu Dhabi. On 15th August, Indian visitors were offered Indian flags, cups of Karak chai, and floral garlands, when they passed through the Arrival Lounge of Abu Dhabi International Airport.

Pakistan and India are amongst the top travel destinations from Abu Dhabi International Airport, with airlines offering 27 routes to airports across the two countries. The passengers form Pakistan and India represent a significant portion 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.