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12/19/23, 10:12 AM UAE soars to the top, dominates regional aviation sector

Sustainability and growth of UAE’s aviation

sector

In this context, Juan Carlos Salazar, Secretary General of the International Civil Aviation
Organization (ICAO), lauded the UAE’s leadership in both regional and global aviation
sustainability and growth. He acknowledged the robust post-pandemic rebound of UAE airports
in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah, noting Dubai’s position as the current leader in international
passenger numbers, Sharjah’s strong traffic growth, and Abu Dhabi’s burgeoning and dynamic
infrastructure. Salazar further highlighted the UAE’s continuous progress as a model for global
civil aviation development.

Read more: Dubai Airports ups annual passenger forecast to 64.3 mn

Abu Dhabi International Airport

Soaring towards the top, Abu Dhabi International Airport, currently the UAE’s second-largest
and one of the world’s fastest-growing, boasts connections to over 94 destinations in 56
countries. Home to Etihad Aviation and fueled by ambitious expansion projects, this award-

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