DOHA: Hamad International Airport (HIA) has won the Strategic Project of the Year Award at the 2015 Global Projects of the Year Awards ceremony, the airport announced Sunday.
The awards ceremony took place during the eighth Global Infrastructure Leadership Forum organized by CG/LA Infrastructure in New York City.
Top industry executives from around the world selected the winners. HIA bagged the top award out of five nominees shortlisted in the category of 'Strategic Project of the Year'.
The theme of this year's event was 'Build, Build, Build: Generating Global Growth' and focused on infrastructure as the catalyst for the growth of key economies around the world, including Qatar.
More than 400 executives from 40 countries participated in the forum with project presentations from 28 countries including Qatar.
HIA Chief Operating Officer Badr Al Meer 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."
President and CEO of CG/LA Infrastructure Norman F. Anderson said, "It is an honour 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 redefines customer experience for business and leisure travellers.
The airport's passenger terminal complex is designed to provide passengers with a seamless and hassle-free experience from arrival and transfers to boarding, achieving minimal connection times of just 30 minutes.
Integrating latest technology from check-in terminals, and security scanners to fully automated baggage systems enables this fast passenger movement, HIA said. (QNA)
