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UAE airports surpass 1 billion passengers in 10 years

(WAM file)

8 Sep 2025 15:24

DUBAI (WAM)

Statistics from the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre revealed that the aviation sector in the UAE has

recorded remarkable growth, with total passenger traffic through the country’s airports surpassing one billion between
2015 and 2024, while total aircraft movements exceeded 6.4 million.

The report, issued by the Centre, highlighted that the UAE ranked first globally in the air transport quality index and
was placed among the world’s top ten in five other indicators. This reflects the leadership’s forward-looking vision and

directives to enhance the growth and competitiveness of this vital sector regionally and globally, making it a
cornerstone of national economic sustainability.

Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism and Chairman of the General Civil Aviation Authority
(GCAA), attributed the exceptional achievements of the civil aviation sector over the past decade to the success of

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