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Riyadh, Jeddah, Kuwait, Mumbai, and Bahrain were the busiest destinations for weekly
flights to and from the UAE.

The country’s airports handled more than 2.2m tonnes of air cargo, an increase of 4.74 per

cent year-on-year, with national carriers responsible for 67 per cent of the total freight

volume.

Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director-General of GCAA, said: “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.

“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.”

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