Lebanon reopens Rene Mouawad Airport in north to boost regional economy
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Justin Salhani
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Summary
Lebanon's second airport, Rene Mouawad Airport in Qlayaat (northern Lebanon), was ceremonially reopened on June 6 with a flight carrying Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and other officials. The airport is expected to serve as a second international hub for Lebanon, with planned routes to Dubai, Istanbul, and Mersin in Turkey. The revival aims to boost economic development and tourism in northern Lebanon, a region that has long relied on Beirut's sole airport for international travel.
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Rene Mouawad Airport to serve Istanbul, Dubai, and Mersin as part of plans to revitalise northern Lebanon's economy
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