The old control tower provides the centrepiece of the new passenger terminal at Bahrain International Airport, south of the Bahraini capital Manama. AFP
The new passenger terminal at Bahrain International Airport began operations on January 28. AFP
A screen showcases key Bahraini moments, accompanied by soothing music. AFP
One of the sculptures commissioned for the new passenger terminal at Bahrain International Airport. AFP
The new passenger terminal is equipped with the latest technology and supported by new infrastructure. AFP
The new passenger terminal is four times the size of the old terminal. AFP
The new terminal can handle 14 million passengers a year. AFP
A passenger waits for his flight at Bahrain International Airport's new terminal. AFP
The new passenger terminal was constructed in four years. AFP
Gulf Air Boeing B787-900 aircraft viewed from the new passenger terminal. AFP
Bahrain airport's new terminal - in pictures
The new building has capacity to handle up to 14 million passengers per year