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8/14/25, 2:32 PM UAE Airports Receive 75.4 Million Passengers In H1 2025, Record 5% Growth - UrduPoint
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 continue working to

expand the country's air connectivity with global markets, supported by a flexible

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