About HIA Designers, facilities, the future an dmore Where will the security screening be for members of the public to access the midfield? The midfield area is partially landside and therefore not subject to security screening procedures. The general public cannot access the restricted area of the midfield. Which airlines will offer dedicated lounges? Qatar Airways will offer dedicated lounges to its passengers. All other airlines will share common lounges. How many boarding gates does HIA have? Hamad International Airport currently operates 41 contact gates and 65 remote stands (73 remote stands including MAGS).