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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 Mohammed 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.”

In detail, air traffic in the UAE continued its growth during the first half of the

current year, recording 531,000 movements — a 6.2 percent increase

compared to the same period last year, which saw nearly 500,000

movements. Riyadh, Jeddah, Kuwait, Mumbai, and Bahrain ranked as the

top five busiest destinations in terms of weekly flights to and from the UAE.

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