Operations at Duqm Airport's new passenger terminal is set to launch in September, Oman's Ministry of Transport and Communications has announced.

The announcement comes after the completion of the project and the success of operating tests with the participation of all relevant parties, the ministry said in a tweet.

"Right now we are taking vital measures to facilitate operations and passengers flow in the new terminal," it said.

Dr Ahmed bin Mohammed al-Futaisi, Minister of Transport and Communications, said: "Operation of the new passenger terminal at Duqm Airport comes in line with the progress taking place in Oman’s civil aviation sector. It is also an important addition to the economic zone in Duqm and the wilayats of the Governorate of AlWusta in general, due to its contribution in revitalising tourism and socioeconomic status.”

The Ministry of Transport and Communications announced that the commercial operation of the passenger terminal at Duqm Airport will commence on September 17. - TradeArabia News Service