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UAE Civil Aviation Day reaffirms country’s leadership in global aviation industry
• Monday, October 6, 2025 11:58 AM

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ABU DHABI, 6th October, 2025 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates celebrates the “UAE Civil
Aviation Day”, building on a series of remarkable achievements by the national aviation sector and

its pivotal role as one of the key contributors to the global aviation industry.
This year marks a special milestone following the UAE’s seventh consecutive election to the

Council of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), a renewed affirmation of the
country’s influential presence in shaping the future of international civil aviation policies.

During the first eight months of 2025, UAE airports welcomed around 102.9 million passengers,
recording a 5.3 percent growth compared to 97.9 million passengers during the same period in

2024, a reflection of the sector’s sustained growth and strong competitiveness.
“This year marks another chapter for the UAE’s aviation sector, with milestones that resonate on

the global stage. Across the UAE, our airports continue to expand and deliver world-class services
to travellers worldwide," H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil

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