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9/12/25, 3:53 PM UAE airports handled over one billion passengers in 10 years

UAE airports handled over one billion passengers in 10

years

Last updated: September 8, 2025 | 15:55

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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.

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