This project is in Ras Al Khaimah. The scheme is part of an overall 20-year master plan for the airport. According to the airport operator, the expansion project is being taken up due to rise in movements of scheduled flights. Carrying out expansion of Ras Al Khaimah International Airport involving the installation of flight information display system (FIDS), a new cargo hangar covering an area of 600 square metres, landscaping, renovation of VIP and passenger boarding halls, the arrival hall, expansion of the duty free area, including modernisation of air navigation equipment and runway. Ras al-Khaimah is aiming to become a hub for low-cost carriers in the region. The new project development will add to the existing aircraft gates, departure lounges, food & beverage outlets, free trade zone, facilities, parking lots and other things.