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8/14/25, 2:29 PM UAE airports receive 75.4 million passengers in H1 2025, record 5% growth – UAE BARQ
January recorded the highest number of passengers, exceeding 13.7 million

travellers.

UAE national carriers continued their global expansion during the first half of

2025, launching flights to 15 new destinations across Europe, Asia, Africa,

and the Middle East. The new cities include destinations in Russia, Czech

Republic, Poland, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Vietnam, Cambodia, Turkey, Iran,

Egypt, Croatia, and Ethiopia — further cementing the UAE’s status as a

leading global aviation hub.

On this occasion, Abdullah bin Touq 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

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