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10/7/25, 3:37 PM UAE airports welcome 102.9 million passengers in first eight months of 2025, up 5.3 percent
UAE airports welcome 102.9 million passengers in first eight months of

2025, up 5.3 percent
The UAE is celebrating its Civil Aviation Day, building on a series of remarkable
achievements by the national aviation sector

This year marks a special milestone following the UAE’s seventh consecutive election to the Council of the International Civil
Aviation Organization (ICAO)
Published: Mon 6 Oct 2025, 2:19 PM
UAE airports welcomed around 102.9 million passengers during the first eight months of 2025,
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 growth comes as the UAE celebrates its 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 Organization (ICAO), a renewed affirmation
of the country’s influential presence in shaping the future of international civil aviation policies.

“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,” said H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil
Aviation Authority (DCAA), Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and Chief Executive of
Emirates Airline and Group, and a member of the GCAA Board of Directors.

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