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The launch of the terminal, estimated to worth US$ 750 million, is part of the Jordanian government\u2019s initiative to drive tourism revenue by 2015.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The famous architect Sir Norman Foster has designed the 103,000 sqm new terminal. The Bedouin tents have inspired the roof of the terminal. The main purpose is to enable passengers easy access to boarding lounges and shopping zones directly from the security checkpoint.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Along with a new baggage handling system in the airport, the Jordanian government aims to develop a transit hub for stop over tourists.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Queen Alia Airport, which is located 20 miles from the<span style=\"color: #00ccff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #00ccff;\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.travelcenter.uk\/amman-one-of-the-oldest-continuously-inhabited-cities-in-the-world\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> capital city Amman<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, is the largest airport in Jordan. 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