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2/21/25, 4:01 PM Passenger Traffic Sees 10% Growth, Reaching 147.8 Million In 2024 - UrduPoint

Passenger Traffic Sees 10% Growth,

Reaching 147.8 Million In 2024

Mohammad Ali (@ChaudhryMAli88) Published February 06, 2025 | 08:31 PM

ABU DHABI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 06th Feb, 2025) The

General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced that the UAE’s civil aviation
sector achieved significant growth in 2024, with passenger traffic increasing by 10

percent to reach 147.8 million from 134 million in 2023.

Air cargo also saw notable growth of 17.8 percent to reach 4.36 million tons

compared to 3.7 million tons last year, reinforcing the UAE’s position as a leading

global hub for air transport. These results reflect the sector’s sustainable growth
and operational efficiency, as well as its vital role in connecting the world through

the UAE.

Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of the GCAA,

stated, "These figures are not just growth indicators, they are a clear testament to

the strength of the UAE’s aviation sector and its key role in supporting the
national economy. The sector continues to enhance the country’s position as a

global hub for air transport, trade, tourism, and investment. This progress is a

direct result of our leadership’s vision, which has laid the foundation for a strong

and competitive aviation sector that has gained significant global confidence."

He added, "This confidence is evident in the UAE’s selection to host key events

shaping the future of aviation. In just a few days, Abu Dhabi will welcome one of

the world’s largest civil aviation gatherings, hosting the ICAO 4th Global

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