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SIA receives Gold Accreditation Cert as disability-friendly est

October 10, 2021 / 7:00 PM
Ali Salim Al Midfa
Sharjah 24 – WAM: Sharjah International Airport (SIA) has received a Gold Accreditation Certificate (GAC) as a friendly entity for people with disabilities from the World Disability Union (WDU), thus becoming the fourth airport in the world to obtain this certificate.
Ali Salim Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA), said, "Sharjah International Airport is constantly working to be one of the best airports in the region and rest of the world, for the level of services and facilities provided to all categories of travellers. We are pleased with this accomplishment as it shows the efforts and directives of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah."

Al Midfa highlighted the vision of His Highness the Ruler to support and care for those with disabilities, providing various needs that contribute to facilitating the disabled, and serving as a role model for investing in people.

He added, "Sharjah International Airport is keen to harness all possibilities, and provide the appropriate environment in its facilities to be smoothly operational for people with limited mobility, while providing the necessary training for employees to deal with this important segment of society. The airport provides all facilities that make their experience of travelling through the airport fast, easy, accessible, and safe, and is in accordance with the highest international standards."
 
October 10, 2021 / 7:00 PM

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