The Vice President of the UAE, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, stated via the "X" platform: "During my visit to Abu Dhabi International Airport today, an architectural masterpiece spanning approximately 8 million square feet and a gateway for our nation that accommodates over 45 million travelers annually, it is a civilizational addition adorned with the name of the founding father, may God have mercy on him."