THE MIDDLE EAST’S
47. Ali Salim Al Midfa
Company: Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA)
Designation: Chairman
Country: UAE
Category: Airports
Al Midfa has led SAA since 2014. In 2025, Sharjah International Airport saw passenger numbers rise by 13.9% to 19.48 million, as flights increased by 8.3% to 116,657. Sharjah Airport handled 204,323 tonnes of air cargo, up from 195,909 tonnes in 2024, and 16,770 tonnes of sea freight.