Hamad International Airport (DOH) has announced the signing of a Sister Airport agreement with Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport (SZX) which looks to reinforce ties between Qatar and China, as well as expand passenger and cargo connectivity between the Middle East and China.
The agreement, which was signed between MATAR, the Qatar Company for Airports Management and Operation, and Shenzhen Capital Group, establishes a new framework for collaboration on market insights, coordinated route planning and technology adoption in order to strengthen connectivity.
The MoU was signed at Routes World 2025 in Hong Kong by Mr. Chen Fanhua, Deputy General Manager of Shenzhen Airport Group and Board Chairman of Shenzhen Airport Co., Ltd., and Mr. Hamad Al Khater, Chief Operating Officer of Hamad International Airport, in the presence of delegations from the Transportation Bureau of Shenzhen Municipality, Shenzhen Airlines, Qatar Airways, and airport executives.
Hamad Al Khater, Chief Operating Officer of Hamad International Airport said:By linking Doha and Shenzhen, with shared values in technology and service excellence, we are creating smarter, more sustainable journeys for future travellers while advancing stronger economic and cultural ties between our nations.
Chen Fanhua, Deputy General Manager of Shenzhen Airport Group, said:Hamad International Airport is a leading hub in the Middle East, this represents a meaningful step in Shenzhen Airport's journey toward internationalization. As one of the gateways of the Greater Bay Area, Shenzhen Airport is committed to expanding its global network and enhancing hub functions. Through this partnership, we will work hand in hand with Hamad International Airport to provide passengers more seamless travel experiences, open new opportunities for trade and tourism, and deliver sustainable value to passengers, airline partners, and economies of both regions.
Hamad International Airport offers connections to Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chongqing, Hangzhou, Xiamen, and Chengdu, as well as Hong Kong.
