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Abu Dhabi International Airport
The Airport opened Terminal 2 in August 2005. The new terminal has a baggage handling system with online security screening, Flight Information Display System, security surveillance and access control, 1000 square metres of duty free and cafeterias, business classlounge, e-gate and iris scan.
Dubai International Airport
Pre-screening of hold luggage: As you enter the check-in areas at Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, you and your luggage will be screened, with the exception of customers using the Emirates First and Business Class check-in. Their hold luggage undergoes screening after check-in. You will be asked to put your luggage and other carried items through the X-ray machine while you walk through a metal detector. See Traveller Tips for advice on how to prepare for this process to make it as quick and simple as possible.
Check-in: The check-in area is the last point at which you can place sharp items and liquids over 100 ml into your hold luggage. If you do not, these will be confiscated at the next security point as they are not permitted in the aircraft cabin. You must also ensure that you are not carrying any dangerous goods in either your hold or cabin luggage.
Central security search: After the Immigration checkpoint you and your cabin luggage will be screened. See Traveller Tips on how to prepare for this process.
Transfer passengers: All customers transferring between flights at Dubai International will be screened before entry into the departure lounge. Please be aware that restrictions on liquids are also applied to transferring Customers. Items that you bought at your airport of origin may not be allowed through if they are not carried in an approved, sealed bag (Security Tamper Evident Bags).
Fujairah International Airport
Fujairah International Airport ensures the security of its Passengers and Aircrafts through the practice of stringent security measures, which is carefully chalked out by security professionals and technicians through careful deliberations, frequently updated thereafter.
For Passengers Arriving at the Airport
Passengers should check with their airlines for up-to-date flight information. Generally, it is recommended that you arrive a minimum of two hours before a domestic flight and three hours before an international flight. Those traveling with young children, the elderly or persons with disabilities should allow even more time.
Security Screening
All items you carry through security must be put through the x-ray machine. This includes cell phones, pagers, palm pilots, cameras, film and laptop computers. Laptops must be removed from their carrying cases and both items must be x-rayed individually.
Getting to the Gate
To enter the secured area beyond the security screening checkpoint, you must show a valid picture I.D. and one of the following boarding documents indicating a flight departure for the current date : -
- A receipt for an electronic ticket
- An itinerary generated by an airline or travel agency confirming an electronic ticket
- A boarding pass
- A paper ticket
Restricted Areas
Restricted Areas are protected by physical boundaries or, where they are bounded by open areas such as airfields, which would enable intruders to be detected and intercepted - their perimeters may be patrolled or kept under surveillance. Aircraft aprons are invariably protected from adjoining landside areas by a perimeter fence; and access to aircraft aprons from airfield areas, whether or not they are designated Restricted Areas, must be supervised to prevent unauthorized access. Controlled Access
Access to Restricted Areas and through control points are to be controlled to ensure that only persons who have business in the areas are afforded access. Airport authorities are to administer a system of passes to control access to restricted areas through control points and provide a means of checking the authority of the person to be in these areas. The pass should ensure that the visiting representatives of customs, immigration and police services are issued with passes quickly in order that their operations are not inhibited. It may be appropriate to hold special series of passes for these visitors. Restricted areas are to be supervised to ensure that only authorized persons are in the area, and that unauthorized persons may be identified and removed from the area.
Access to airside may be controlled by security staff, or other staff working in the area, or by automated systems such as card key passes, cipher locks, remote control locks supported by TV monitors or voice links, and one-way doors. Automated systems can provide cost-effective control, but have their limitations, and it is recommended that each situation be fully evaluated before they are introduced.
Vehicular Restrictions
Restricting vehicles on airside to company vehicles bearing a distinctive livery or markings, and denying or restricting access to private vehicles. Requiring vehicles in airside areas to display a distinctive pass, which may be readily checked against a central record in the event of a vehicle being found in circumstances, which could represent a hazard to security.
Aircraft Security
Aircraft operators are responsible for the security of the aircraft. When aircrafts are not in service and unattended, their doors are to be closed and the steps removed - in order to prevent or control access to these aircrafts. The various other measures may include :-
- Deploying personnel to control access to aircraft.
- Fitting and locking doors affording access to air steps to aircraft.
- Closing the doors of aircraft, which afford access from air steps.
- Withdrawing the steps from the aircraft
It is recommended that to the extent practicable, the screening of passenger be conducted out of view from public landside areas, in order that the procedures can be shielded from oversight by person having hostile intent, i.e. circumvention of the screening procedures. Passenger searching should normally be conducted openly, but facilities should be available to undertake searches in private. If for any reason passenger of a particular flight are searched to an enhanced security standard, they must have no contact with passengers who are not searched to the same standard.
Sharjah International Airport
Temporary Work Permit (daily)
Requirements:
- A letter from the employer
- A copy of valid Passport and Visa
- 2 Photographs
- No objection letter from sponsor
Validity is maximum of 1 week
Temporary Pass
Requirements:
- A letter from the employer
- A copy of valid Passport and Visa
- A copy of valid trade license
- No objection letter from sponsor
- 6 Photographs
- Every personal has to fill in a security form (only in Arabic) signed by the person, Company seal
Validity is maximum of 3 months
Permanent Pass
Requirements:
- A letter from the employer
- A copy of valid Passport and Visa
- No objection letter from sponsor
- 2 Photographs
- Return the previous pass
Validity is 1 year
Vehicle Pass
Requirements:
- A letter from the employer
- A copy of valid registration & Insurance
Validity is 1 year
Photography Permit
Requirements:
- A copy of the confirmation letter
- Passport copy including the page bearing the entry stamp
- A copy of the Visa (if a Visa is utilized)
- 3 Photographs
- Photography form should be filled and submitted along with other documents