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Riyadh, Jeddah, Kuwait, Mumbai, and Bahrain ranked as the top five busiest destinations.

Air cargo volume handled across the country's airports exceeded 2.2 million tonnes, a 4.74 percent
growth compared to the same period last year, with national carriers accounting for 67 per cent of the
total cargo traffic.

This growth underscores the UAE's strength and ongoing development in the civil aviation sector.

Abdullah Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, and Chairman of the General Civil Aviation
Authority (GCAA), stated: "Thanks to the directives of our wise leadership, the UAE continues to
enhance its global and regional standing as an international aviation hub, posting unprecedented
growth rates driven by innovative national initiatives and strategies. This has significantly strengthened
the country’s competitiveness and leadership in this vital sector, which today represents a key pillar for
driving economic growth, diversifying income sources, and supporting trade, tourism, investment, and
job creation across all aviation-linked sectors."

He added: “The performance indicators for the first half of 2025 reflect the resilience and sustainability
of the aviation sector, as well as the competitiveness of the UAE’s airports, national carriers, and air
navigation services. We see aviation as a bridge connecting the UAE to the world and a key enabler
for achieving our long-term economic objectives. We will continue working to expand the country's air
connectivity with global markets, supported by a flexible and advanced regulatory framework,
ambitious open skies policies, and ongoing infrastructure development plans.”

Saif Al Suwaidi, Director-General of GCAA, stated: "Thanks to the guidance and unwavering support
of our wise leadership, the aviation sector is advancing steadily towards greater growth and prosperity.
These positive indicators highlight the strength of our aviation infrastructure and the effectiveness of
integrated efforts by all our partners — including airports, airlines, and air navigation service
providers."

Al Suwaidi added: “We are proud to continue achieving stable growth rates in both passenger and
cargo traffic, supported by ambitious development projects to keep pace with this expansion. The total
passenger handling capacity of the country’s airports now exceeds 160 million, and we are confident
that the aviation sector will continue to play a pivotal role in supporting the national economy, boosting
tourism and trade, and reinforcing the UAE’s position as a leading air transport hub regionally and
globally.” -TradeArabia News Service

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